gentle · adj
gentle (SLOPE)
C1 A gentle slope or climb is not steep.
Dictionary examples:
It was a fairly gentle climb to the summit. (45.2)
gentle (KIND)
B1 kind, calm and careful not to upset or hurt anyone
Dictionary examples:
The gentle teacher whispered math problems to sleeping students, hoping for dream learning. (0.0)
The gentle pirate said 'please' and 'thank you' while robbing ships. (0.0)
The gentle traffic cop gave speeding drivers hugs instead of tickets. (0.0)
My mother was such a gentle, loving person. (52.5)
gentle (NOT STRONG)
B1 not violent, severe or strong
Dictionary examples:
The gentle rain couldn't even make a puddle for a tiny ant. (0.0)
The gentle wind couldn't even make a feather move an inch. (0.0)
The baby's burp was so gentle, it couldn't even wake a sleeping fly. (0.0)
gentle exercise (15.5)
a gentle breeze (22.7)