gentle in Latin
gentle in Latin is lēnis, clēmēns — gentle means kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
gentle in Latin
lēnis
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
clēmēns
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
lēnis
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
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 Latin?
"gentle" in Latin is lēnis, clēmēns. 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 Latin, "gentle" is lēnis, clēmēns.
Are there other ways to say "gentle" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "gentle": lēnis, clēmēns.
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