lēnis — meaning in English

English meaning

• gentle adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
• mild adjective Gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.

Senses

lēnis is used for these senses in English:

• gentle Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
• gentle Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
• mild Gentle and not easily angered.

gentle — full definition

1. adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
2. adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
3. adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
4. verb To calm, soothe, or tame.

mild — full definition

1. adjective Gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.
2. adjective Not severe or extreme in degree.
3. adjective Gentle in taste or effect, not sharp, spicy, or strong.
4. noun A light, low-alcohol style of English draught beer, usually dark in colour.

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