Adjective
1. soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe;
"a gentle reprimand""a vein of gentle irony""poked gentle fun at him"2. having or showing a kindly or tender nature;
"the gentle touch of her hand""her gentle manner was comforting""a gentle sensitive nature""gentle blue eyes"3. quiet and soothing;
"a gentle voice""a gentle nocturne"4. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy;
"an aristocratic family""aristocratic Bostonians""aristocratic government""a blue family""blue blood""the blue-blooded aristocracy""of gentle blood""patrician landholders of the American South""aristocratic bearing""aristocratic features""patrician tastes"5. easily handled or managed;
"a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"6. having little impact;
"an easy pat on the shoulder""gentle rain""a gentle breeze""a soft (or light) tapping at the window"7. marked by moderate steepness;
"an easy climb""a gentle slope"