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gentil — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gentile adj Not Jewish.
  • gentle adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
  • kind noun A type or category of thing that shares common features with others.

Senses

gentil is used for these senses in English:

  • gentile Non-Jewish.
  • gentile (Judaism) A non-Jewish person.
  • gentle Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
  • gentle Polite and respectful rather than rude.

gentile — full definition

  1. adj Not Jewish.
  2. adj (among Mormons) Not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  3. noun A person who is not Jewish.

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.

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