gentle
ADJECTIVEVERB
/dʒɛntəl/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH G
gentle is a valid 6-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
G2E1N1T1L1E1
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =7 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 14TRIPLE WORD → 21
MEANING
What does gentle mean?
ADJECTIVE · 7 SENSES
1
Marked by moderate steepness.
“a gentle slope”
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2
Having little impact.
“gentle rain”
“a gentle breeze”
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3
Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy.
“of gentle blood”
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4
Easily handled or managed.
“a gentle old horse, docile and obedient”
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5
Soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe.
“a gentle reprimand”
“a vein of gentle irony”
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6
Having or showing a kindly or tender nature.
“the gentle touch of her hand”
“her gentle manner was comforting”
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7
Quiet and soothing.
“a gentle voice”
“a gentle nocturne”
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VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Stroke soothingly.
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2
Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility.
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3
Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.
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