![]() ![]() In falconry, a falcon-gentle a trained hawk: whence one of the names of the common goshawk of Europe, Falco gentilis.Ī maggot or larva of the flesh-fly, used in fishing. Gradual easy not steep moderate in degree not sharply defined: as, a gentle slope the gentle curves of a river or a figure.Ī person of good family a person of gentle birth a gentleman. Soft mild in action, performance, or use not rude or boisterous: as, a gentle breeze a gentle tap a gentle tone. Improved by cultivation ameliorated domesticated. Tame docile tractable peaceable not wild or refractory: as, a gentle horse or hawk. Of well-bred character or quality gracious courteous kindly and considerate not rough or harsh mild soothing: as, a gentle nurse a gentle nature, manner, voice. ![]() Pertaining to or characteristic of good birth or station honorable respectable refined. Of good birth or family well-born specifically, belonging to the gentry as distinguished from the nobility: as, the studies of noble and gentle youth. ![]() Give a title to someone make someone a member of the nobility "She managed to mollify the angry customer" "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"Ĭause to be more favorably inclined gain the good will of "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" "a gentle reprimand","a vein of gentle irony","poked gentle fun at him"īelonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy Soft and mild not harsh or stern or severe "the gentle touch of her hand","her gentle manner was comforting","a gentle sensitive nature","gentle blue eyes" Having or showing a kindly or tender nature "an easy pat on the shoulder","gentle rain","a gentle breeze","a soft (or light) tapping at the window" ![]()
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