gentle
adjectiveUK /ˈdʒentl/
US /ˈdʒentl/
Being gentle means being soft and careful so you do not hurt anyone or anything.
She gave the kitten a gentle pat on the head.
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2. Not strong or rough; mild and pleasant.
A gentle breeze blew through the trees.
3. Kind and patient in the way you treat people.
He is a gentle man who never raises his voice.
4. Not steep; rising or falling slowly.
The hill has a gentle slope, so it is easy to climb.
5. To make an animal calm or quiet.
She gently calmed the nervous horse.