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
But immigrants from Ireland, Italy, Latin America, India and Eastern Europe and their more assimilated children won’t have any problems relating to the generational conflicts at the heart of this gentle comedy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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
As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
It would not yet attack the boy who had healed it with his gentle hands.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
