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- [jen-tl]
- /ˈdʒɛn tl/
- /ˈdʒen.tl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jen-tl]
- /ˈdʒɛn tl/
Definitions of gentler word
- adjective gentler kindly; amiable: a gentle manner. 1
- adjective gentler not severe, rough, or violent; mild: a gentle wind; a gentle tap on the shoulder. 1
- adjective gentler moderate: gentle heat. 1
- adjective gentler gradual: a gentle slope. 1
- adjective gentler of good birth or family; wellborn. 1
- adjective gentler characteristic of good birth; honorable; respectable: a gentle upbringing. 1
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Origin of gentler
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English gentle, gentil(e) < Old French gentil highborn, noble < Latin gentīlis belonging to the same family, equivalent to gent- (stem of gēns) gens + -īlis -le
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Parts of speech for Gentler
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gentler popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gentler usage trend in Literature
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