Wondering how to hyphenate the English word gentle? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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Cause to be more favorably inclined Gain the good will of She managed to mollify the angry customer |
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Give a title to someone Make someone a member of the nobility |
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Stroke soothingly |
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Soft and mild Not harsh or stern or severe A gentle reprimand A vein of gentle irony Poked gentle fun at him |
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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 |
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Quiet and soothing A gentle voice A gentle nocturne |
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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 |
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Easily handled or managed A gentle old horse |
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Docile and obedient |
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Having little impact An easy pat on the shoulder Gentle rain A gentle breeze A soft (or light) tapping at the window |
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Marked by moderate steepness An easy climb A gentle slope |