gentle

Example Sentences

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It adds gentle richness and, crucially, a plush but defined crumb — one that feels almost cushioned, yet precise.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

In contrast to earlier studies that relied on powerful laser pulses to generate these states, the Dresden team found that gentle stimulation using magnetic waves is enough.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Amid this gentle drama, Jewett depicts the marshland, where “the lines of the creeks made a broad tracery whichever way one looked.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

That's because, as we will see, heat pumps usually provide a more gentle heat than gas boilers.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I was tiny! she sent, the message a combination of a crystal-clear image of the hatching, accompanied by a gentle sense of amusement.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville