Examples of 'gentle' in a sentence

Meaning of "gentle"

Gentle is used to describe something that is mild, moderate, or kind in nature. It can refer to a soft touch, a calm demeanor, or a mild slope
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  • Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
  • Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
  • Docile and easily managed.
  • Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

How to use "gentle" in a sentence

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I suppose a little gentle prodding is called for.
Be gentle in areas where there are skin folds.
You were curiously gentle with the builders.
The gentle breeze blows my scarf away.
In peace was never gentle lamb more mild.
Gentle on the bather and the environment.
I will give a gentle nudge in the ribs.
Gentle braking can avoid this deformation.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool.
Gentle back ventilation of the vacuum chamber.
A little bit of gentle pressure did the trick.
Gentle aromas are good when you are tired.
My mother was more gentle when he was not there.
Gentle handling due to living bacteria in sludge.
Do try and be gentle with me this time.

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Gentle prodding might do him some good.
Let us lay this gentle creature to rest.
Gentle upward transport towards the tipper.
I prefer to think of it as a gentle but helpful nudge.
The gentle boy who loved poetry.
He will not be swayed by words or gentle touch.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
The washing programme selected is too gentle.
I fart with gentle caution so as not to shit.
The plague came to me disguised as a gentle breeze.
Just be gentle and kind and understanding.
But you have to be gentle on the reins.
Just a gentle step from darkness to light.
Nurses say she needs a gentle touch.
Not every gentle mist is a gate to heaven.
Her father was calm and gentle at first.
Use a gentle wash cycle with no bleach.
You have to learn to be gentle with women.
Our true gentle hearts are our solace.
She looked at me with her gentle face.
Apply only a gentle pressure to the workpiece.
Just give me one more gentle hit.
Light and gentle like a crystal bell.
I thought you were supposed to be gentle and supportive.
Such a gentle touch with the baby.
You are gonna start tugging really gentle.
She is as gentle as an angel and he has an answer.
Just give the trigger a gentle squeeze.
Gentle and caring and can emphatize.
Remove solvents with a gentle spray of air.
Gentle bouquet with a hint of vinyl polychloride.
Drain without spin assures gentle treatment.
Minbo or the gentle art of japanese extortion.
My searing leg pain is now a gentle numbness.
And be gentle with the new guy.

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