gentle

Example Sentences

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Warm, soapy water or a gentle all-purpose spray will take care of most surfaces.

From Salon

Father’s gentle courtesy had disarmed and mellowed her and, though she would have died sooner than admit it, she loved him as fiercely as she disliked the rest of the world.

From Literature

And Mutti was right, she was the sweetest elephant in the world, so gentle.

From Literature

For the first time, there was no goodnight touch of the rough, gentle hand.

From Literature

The coconut was sweet and nutty, the cream cheese adding a gentle tang that kept the sugar in check.

From Salon