gentle

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♦ gen|tle /dʒ'entəl/ (gentler gentlest)
1 [ADJ]
Someone who is gentle is kind, mild, and calm.
My son was a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life...
Michael's voice was gentle and consoling.
● gently [ADV] ADV with v
She smiled gently at him...
`I'm sorry to disturb you,' Webb said gently.
● gentleness [N-UNCOUNT]
...the gentleness with which she treated her pregnant mother.
2 [ADJ]
Gentle actions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force.
...a gentle game of tennis...
His movements were gentle and deliberate.
● gently [ADV]
Patrick took her gently by the arm and led her to a chair.
3 [ADJ]
If you describe the weather, especially the wind, as gentle, you mean it is pleasant and calm and not harsh or violent.
The blustery winds of spring had dropped to a gentle breeze.
● gently [ADV] ADV with v
Light airs blew gently out of the south-east.
4 [ADJ]
A gentle slope or curve is not steep or severe.
...gentle, rolling meadows...
● gently [ADV] ADV after v, ADV adj
With its gently rolling hills it looks like Tuscany...
5 [ADJ]
A gentle heat is a fairly low heat.
Cook for 30 minutes over a gentle heat.
● gently [ADV] ADV with v
Add the onion and cook gently for about 5 minutes.

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