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gentle

Pronunciación: [ˈdʒɛntəl]

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Cómo usar gentle en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «behavior»

(adjective) when a person or animal is soft, kind, and not harsh. If someone is gentle, they are caring and make sure not to hurt others, like petting a small animal carefully.

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The gentle touch of her hand made the baby smile.

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He was not gentle at all; he scared the puppy with his loud voice.

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Can you be gentle when you handle the fragile toy?

Contexto: «strength»

(adjective) when something is not strong or intense. If a breeze is gentle, it means it's soft and not blowing too hard.

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The gentle breeze felt nice on a hot day.

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The storm was not gentle; it had strong winds that knocked down trees.

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Was the wind gentle enough for us to have a picnic outside?

Contexto: «appearance»

(adjective) when something looks soft and mild, which makes it more pleasant. A gentle color is usually soft and soothing, like light blue or pale pink.

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She painted her room a gentle shade of green that made it feel peaceful.

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The bright red walls were too harsh; they were not gentle at all.

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Does the gentle color of the curtains make the room feel cozy?

Cómo se pronuncia gentle

Pronunciación: [ˈdʒɛntəl]

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