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soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe;
"a gentle reprimand"
"a vein of gentle irony"
"poked gentle fun at him"
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having or showing a kindly or tender nature;
"the gentle touch of her hand"
"her gentle manner was comforting"
"a gentle sensitive nature"
"gentle blue eyes"
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quiet and soothing;
"a gentle voice"
"a gentle nocturne"
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belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy;
"an aristocratic family"
"aristocratic Bostonians"
"aristocratic government"
"a blue family"
"blue blood"
"the blue-blooded aristocracy"
"of gentle blood"
"patrician landholders of the American South"
"aristocratic bearing"
"aristocratic features"
"patrician tastes"
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easily handled or managed;
"a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"
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having little impact;
"an easy pat on the shoulder"
"gentle rain"
"a gentle breeze"
"a soft (or light) tapping at the window"
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marked by moderate steepness;
"an easy climb"
"a gentle slope"