/xenˈtil/
#3437 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
kind, gentle
Word origin
From Latin gentilis ('of the same clan, well-born'), from gens ('clan, people').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gentilis
- English cognates
- gentle, genteel, gentile
Grammar
Masc pluralgentiles
Examples
ofrecerme .
It was very kind of him to offer me his seat on the train.
anfitriona .
The hostess welcomed us with a gentle smile.
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Thank you for your kind words of support.
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He is a gentle man who always helps others.
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Would you be so kind as to close the window?
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