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gentle in Malay

landai

UK/ˈd͡ʒɛn.tl̩//ˈd͡ʒɛn.tl̩/

gentle in Malay: landai. In English, gentle means tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

Malay words for gentle

gradual rather than steep or sudden
landai

English meaning of gentle

  1. adjective Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
  2. adjective Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
  3. adjective Docile and easily managed.
  4. adjective Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

Full definition of gentle

gentle in a sentence

  • Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.
  • I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.
  • We had a gentle swim in the lake.

Synonyms of gentle

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Questions about gentle in Malay

What is the meaning of gentle in Malay?
Gentle in Malay is landai.
Apakah maksud gentle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Gentle: landai.
What does gentle mean in English?
Gentle means tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

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