gentle

Describes a person or thing that is mild, soft, or kind in nature or action.

ruОписывает человека или предмет, который является мягким, нежным или добрым по характеру или действию.esDescribe a una persona o cosa que es suave, tierna o amable por carácter o acción.frQualifie une personne ou une chose qui est douce, tendre ou aimable par son caractère ou son action.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die sanft, mild, freundlich oder ruhig im Wesen oder in der Wirkung ist; oft auch für leichte, behutsame Bewegungen oder Einflüsse verwendet.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou coisa que é suave, delicada ou bondosa em caráter ou ação; também se refere a algo leve, não forte ou intenso.zh形容人或事物温和、轻柔、善良，不粗暴。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يتّصف باللين والرفق والهدوء في الطبع أو السلوك، ويدلّ أيضًا على ما كان خفيفًا لطيفًا غير عنيف أو حادّ.

1. Mild or soft in manner A2 formal

   Having a mild, kind, or tender nature; not rough or violent.

   • She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the child.
   • He gave her a gentle hug.
   • The nurse was very gentle with the patient.

   ruМягкийessuave, amable, tiernofrdoux, douce (en parlant d'une personne)deSanftptGentilzh温柔arلطيف

   Synonymes: amiablebenevolentcaringcompassionatedocilekindmeekmildsoftsweettemperatetender

   Antonymes: brutalcruelfierceharshroughsternviolent

2. Not strong or intense A2 formal

   Used to describe something that is not strong, severe, or extreme.

   • A gentle breeze was blowing through the trees.
   • The soap is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
   • The exercise is gentle on the joints.

   ruМягкийesSuave, no intensofrdoux, modérédeSanftptSuavezh温和的arلطيف

   Synonymes: easylenientlightmildmoderateslightsofttemperate

   Antonymes: forcefulharshheavyintensepowerfulseverestrongviolent

3. Gradual or moderate B1 formal

   Slow and gradual in action or effect.

   • There is a gentle slope leading to the beach.
   • The medicine provides gentle relief from pain.
   • The hill has a gentle incline, perfect for beginners.

   ruПологийesgradual o moderadofrDoux, modérédeAllmählich oder mäßigptGradualzh平缓的arتدريجي معتدل

   Synonymes: easygradualmildmoderateslightsoft

   Antonymes: abruptdrasticsharpsuddenviolent

• gentler comparative form
• gentlest superlative form