gentlest

gen·tle

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jen-tl]
- /ˈdʒɛn tl/
- /ˈdʒen.tl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-tl]
- /ˈdʒɛn tl/

Definitions of gentlest word

adjective gentlest kindly; amiable: a gentle manner. 1
adjective gentlest not severe, rough, or violent; mild: a gentle wind; a gentle tap on the shoulder. 1
adjective gentlest moderate: gentle heat. 1
adjective gentlest gradual: a gentle slope. 1
adjective gentlest of good birth or family; wellborn. 1
adjective gentlest characteristic of good birth; honorable; respectable: a gentle upbringing. 1

See all 17 definitions of gentlest

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Origin of gentlest

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 Gentlest

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gentlest 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 64% 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.

gentlest usage trend in Literature

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