word
Gentle
JEH-ntuhl
/ˈdʒɛntʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gentle
Dictionary meaning
Marked by moderate steepness.
Examples
- The gentle touch of a hand made everything OK.
- A gentle voice.
Synonyms: easy
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