A1 noun Neutro #3,272 mais comum

gentle

/ˈdʒɛn.təl/

Describes someone or something that is kind, mild, and calm. It refers to a way of acting that is not rough, violent, or loud.

Exemplos

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Please be gentle when you hold the small kitten.

Please be gentle when you hold the small kitten.

2

The physician used a gentle tone to deliver the medical results.

The physician used a gentle tone to deliver the medical results.

3

Give the door a gentle kick; it's a bit stuck.

Give the door a gentle kick; it's a bit stuck.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
gentleness
Verb
gentle
Advérbio
gently
Adjetivo
gentle
Relacionado
gentleman
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'gentle' breeze on a summer day; it is soft and makes you feel calm, not like a storm.

Quiz rápido

The mother was very ______ with her newborn baby.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: gentle

Exemplos

1

Please be gentle when you hold the small kitten.

everyday

Please be gentle when you hold the small kitten.

2

The physician used a gentle tone to deliver the medical results.

formal

The physician used a gentle tone to deliver the medical results.

3

Give the door a gentle kick; it's a bit stuck.

informal

Give the door a gentle kick; it's a bit stuck.

4

The data shows a gentle upward trend in consumer spending.

academic

The data shows a gentle upward trend in consumer spending.

5

I sent a gentle reminder to the client about the unpaid invoice.

business

I sent a gentle reminder to the client about the unpaid invoice.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
gentleness
Verb
gentle
Advérbio
gently
Adjetivo
gentle
Relacionado
gentleman

Colocações comuns

gentle breeze gentle breeze
gentle touch gentle touch
gentle reminder gentle reminder
gentle soul gentle soul
gentle slope gentle slope

Frases Comuns

gentle giant

gentle giant

gentle as a lamb

gentle as a lamb

the gentle art of

the gentle art of

Frequentemente confundido com

gentle vs genteel

Genteel refers specifically to being polite or refined in a high-class way, whereas gentle refers to being kind or soft.

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Notas de uso

Use 'gentle' to describe people's personalities, the weather (like a breeze), or physical actions that require care. It is often used to contrast with 'rough' or 'aggressive'.

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Erros comuns

Beginners often use the adjective 'gentle' when they need the adverb 'gently'. For example, say 'He spoke gently' instead of 'He spoke gentle'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'gentle' breeze on a summer day; it is soft and makes you feel calm, not like a storm.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French 'gentil', which originally meant 'high-born' or 'noble', implying that noble people were expected to be kind and well-mannered.

Padrões gramaticais

Comparative: gentler Superlative: gentlest Follows 'be' or 'look': He is gentle.
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Contexto cultural

The concept of being a 'gentleman' in English culture traditionally linked kindness and good manners with high social status.

Quiz rápido

The mother was very ______ with her newborn baby.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: gentle

Frases relacionadas

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