of a gentle disposition
1gentle — [jent′ l] adj. gentler, gentlest [ME gentil < OFr, of noble birth < L gentilis, of the same gens (in LL, of a good family) < gens: see GENS] 1. belonging to the upper classes or polite society 2. like or suitable to polite society;… …
2Gentle-hearted — Gen tle heart ed, a. Having a kind or gentle disposition. Shak. {Gen tle heart ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …
3Gentle-heartedness — Gentle hearted Gen tle heart ed, a. Having a kind or gentle disposition. Shak. {Gen tle heart ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …
4Gentle — Gen tle, a. [Compar. {Gentler}; superl. {Gentlest}.] [OE. gentil, F. gentil noble, pretty, graceful, fr. L. gentilis of the same clan or race, fr. gens, gentis, tribe, clan, race, orig. that which belongs together by birth, fr. the root of genere …
5gentle-hearted — gentle heartˈed adjective Having a gentle or kind disposition • • • Main Entry: ↑gentle …
6gentle — gentleness, n. gently, adv. /jen tl/, adj., gentler, gentlest, v., gentled, gentling. adj. 1. kindly; amiable: a gentle manner. 2. not severe, rough, or violent; mild: a gentle wind; a gentle tap on the shoulder. 3. moderate: gentle heat. 4 …
7gentle — adj. VERBS ▪ appear, be, look, seem ▪ become ADVERB ▪ extremely, fairly, very …
8disposition — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ cheerful, cheery (AmE), happy, pleasant, sunny, sweet ▪ friendly ▪ gentle …
9gentle — 1. adjective /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ a) Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition b) Soft and mild rather than hard or severe 2 …
10gentle — a. 1. Mild, bland, moderate, kind, tender, compassionate, indulgent, meek, soft, humane, clement, lenient, merciful, of a sweet disposition, gentle hearted, tender hearted. 2. Tame, docile, peaceable, quiet, tractable, pacific, dove like. 3.… …
