noun one well born; a gentleman.
2. gentle ·noun a dipterous larva used as fish bait.
3. gentle ·vt to make smooth, cozy, or agreeable.
4. gentle ·vt to make kind and docile, as a horse.
5. gentle ·noun a trained falcon. ·see falcon-gentil.
6. gentle ·superl well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
7. gentle ·vt to make genteel; to raise from the vulgar; to ennoble.
8. gentle ·superl a compellative of respect, consideration, or conciliation; as, gentle reader.
9. gentle ·superl not wild, turbulent, or refractory; quiet and docile; tame; peaceable; as, a gentle horse.
10. gentle ·superl soft; not violent or rough; not strong, loud, or disturbing; easy; soothing; pacific; as, a gentle touch; a gentle gallop ...
11. gentle ·superl quiet and refined in manners; not rough, harsh, or stern; mild; meek; bland; amiable; tender; as, a gentle nature, temper, or disposition; a gentle manner; a gentle address; a gentle voice.