gentle in Dutch
gentle in Dutch is lieflijk, geleidelijk — gentle means kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
gentle in Dutch
lieflijk
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
geleidelijk
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
What does "gentle" mean?
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adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
"The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection."
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adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
"Use a gentle shampoo if your skin is easily irritated."
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adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
"Cyclists enjoy the gentle hills of the valley road."
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verb To calm, soothe, or tame.
"It took patience to gentle the stray cat enough to let anyone touch it."
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gentle in a sentence
- The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection.
- She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog.
- Use a gentle shampoo if your skin is easily irritated.
- The teacher gave a gentle reminder instead of a harsh telling-off.
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What is "gentle" in Dutch?
"gentle" in Dutch is lieflijk, geleidelijk. gentle means: Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
How do you use "gentle" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection." In Dutch, "gentle" is lieflijk, geleidelijk.
Are there other ways to say "gentle" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "gentle": lieflijk, geleidelijk.
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