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Synonyms of gentle

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for gentle is kind. Other synonyms of gentle are respectful. The opposite of gentle is rude.

Synonyms and similar words for gentle

adjectiveSoft and mild rather than hard or severe.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • friendly
  • kindHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or...
  • polite
  • respectfulMarked or characterized by respect.

Opposite of gentle

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “polite”.

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.

Full definition of gentle

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Questions about synonyms of gentle

What is another word for gentle?
Gentle has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as kind and respectful.
What is the opposite of gentle?
The opposite of gentle is rude.
What does gentle mean?
Gentle means tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: gentle (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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