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gentle

/ˈdʒɛntl/
gen · tle ˈdʒɛn · tl
English Definition
adj. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character
中文释义
温柔的,和善的
Significado en Español
suave, amable
한국어 뜻
온화한, 상냥한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dịu dàng, hiền lành
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Example Sentence

She has a gentle manner that puts everyone at ease.

她温柔的举止让每个人都感到舒适。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
gent(from ''gentle'') + le (adjective suffix) → gentle, kind.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is closest in meaning to “gentle”?

  1. A harsh
  2. B kind
  3. C loud
  4. D aggressive
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B — kind. “gentle” means adj. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She spoke in a ______ voice to calm the frightened child.

  1. A harsh
  2. B gentle
  3. C rough
  4. D violent
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B — gentle. “gentle” means adj. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character

Common questions about “gentle”

What does “gentle” mean?

gentle — adj. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character. In Chinese: 温柔的,和善的.

How do you pronounce “gentle”?

gentle is pronounced /ˈdʒɛntl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: gen · tle.

How do you use “gentle” in a sentence?

She has a gentle manner that puts everyone at ease. (她温柔的举止让每个人都感到舒适。)

What are synonyms for “gentle”?

mild, kind, tender, soft — all close in meaning to gentle (adj. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character).

Is “gentle” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. gentle appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “gentle”?

gent(from ''gentle'') + le (adjective suffix) → gentle, kind.

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