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.