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gentler

UK
/ˈdʒɛntlə/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.tlər/

Translations

gentlernoun
gentlers
pl
UK
/ˈdʒent.lə/
US
/ˈdʒent.lɚ/
The experienced gentler worked patiently with the skittish colt.
Опытный укротитель терпеливо работал с пугливым жеребёнком.
Synonyms
softener
moderator
conciliator
peacemaker
mollifier
soother
pacifier
tamer
gentleadjective

gentler

Comp.

gentler
Comp.
gentlest
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛntəl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.təl/
She has a gentle touch when handling the baby.
У нее нежное прикосновение, когда она держит ребенка.
He spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened animal.
Он говорил мягким голосом, чтобы успокоить испуганное животное.
The gentle breeze was a welcome relief on the hot day.
Ласковый ветерок был желанным облегчением в жаркий день.
Additional translations
спокойный
тихий
кроткий
умеренный
Synonyms
delicate
calm
mild
soft
tender
kind
subtle
docile
peaceful
Antonyms
harsh
rough
violent

Definitions

gentlernoun
A person who tames, calms, or trains an animal, especially a horse, by gentle methods.
The experienced gentler worked patiently with the skittish colt.
gentleadjective
Having a mild or kind nature; not harsh or severe.
She has a gentle demeanor that makes everyone feel at ease.
Soft or light in action or effect.
The gentle breeze was a welcome relief on the hot summer day.
Moderate in action, effect, or degree; not extreme or intense.
He gave the door a gentle push to avoid making noise.
(of slopes, gradients, etc.) Having a slight, gradual inclination; not steep.
The trail ascends the mountain in a series of gentle climbs.
(archaic) Of noble birth or high social status; courteous by breeding.
The gentle knight bowed to the queen with graceful politeness.
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