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Gentlest: meaning, definitions and examples

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gentlest

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›n.tlษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person

Gentlest refers to someone who is very kind, mild, or tender in nature. This term is often used to describe a person's demeanor or approach, highlighting their gentility and compassion. A gentle person tends to be considerate and caring towards others.

Synonyms

mildest, softest, tenderest

Examples of usage

  • She has the gentlest touch when handling animals.
  • His gentlest words calmed the frightened child.
  • They treated each other with the gentlest of kindness.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing actions

Gentlest can also describe an action done in a gentle manner. It refers to executing something softly and without force or harshness. Actions deemed gentle often aim to avoid causing harm or discomfort.

Synonyms

delicately, mildly, softest

Examples of usage

  • She placed the flowers in the vase with the gentlest care.
  • He spoke to her in the gentlest tone possible.
  • The wind brushed against her face with the gentlest breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "gentlest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais gentil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค•เฅ‹เคฎเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am sanftesten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฝั–ะถะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najdelikatniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๅ„ชใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus doux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs suave

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en nazik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู„ุทูู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejjemnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najjemnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๆธฉๆŸ”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najneลพnejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mildast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs suave

Etymology

The term 'gentle' originates from the Old French word 'gentil', meaning 'noble' or 'well-born', which traces back to the Latin 'gentilis'. The word has evolved to encompass qualities of kindness, mildness, and consideration. Over time, the addition of the suffix '-est' has created the form 'gentlest', indicating the superlative degree of gentleness. This word has been used in English literature since at least the Middle Ages, often to describe characters who embody these noble traits. Its usage has expanded across various contexts, retaining its core meaning of softness and compassion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,361, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.