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gentle
Adjective
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A gentle person is kind and careful not to cause damage, pain, or surprise.
He used to fight all the time, but I have become much kinder and gentler.
That bear is a monster, not at all a gentle giant.
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If a movement or moving thing is gentle, it moves slowly and softly.
There is a gentle breeze and one red leaf falls.
She touched my hand with a soft gentle touch.
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A gentle slope or curve changes slowly from flat or straight.
The slope was gentle enough that even my grandmother climbed it easily.
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A gentle voice is quiet and often friendly.
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A gentle smile is small and friendly.
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A gentle heat is not very hot.
hint
Noun
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A hint is a clue to a question or a puzzle.
I really need a hint to solve this question. It is too difficult for me.
hint
Verb
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To suggest.
He hinted that he wanted to marry another man.
I will hint to Marilyn that her modeling talent is needed for the fashion show.
Has he been hinting again that he wants to fire Josh and Ted?