/ˈdʒen.təl/
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Meaning
Kind and soft in the way you act, not rough or hard.
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Word origin
From Old French gentil, meaning noble or well-born, from Latin gentilis.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- gentil
Examples
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"Gentle" means to act in a soft, careful way.
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Here "gentle" describes a soft, kind way of speaking.
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"Gentle" tells you the dog is soft and not rough.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 10: gentle, tube, valuable and 7 more words.