What does GENTLE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdʒɛntəl/
- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Words With Friends score
- 10
- How common
- Common
Meaning
adjective
- soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe“a gentle reprimand”
- having or showing a kindly or tender nature“the gentle touch of her hand”
- quiet and soothing“a gentle voice”
- belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy“an aristocratic family”
- easily handled or managed“a gentle old horse, docile and obedient”
- having little impact“an easy pat on the shoulder”
- marked by moderate steepness“an easy climb”
verb
- cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of“She managed to mollify the angry customer”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
gentled9gentler8gentles8gentlest9gentling10
Anagrams of GENTLE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside GENTLE
31 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is GENTLE a valid word in word games?
GENTLE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is GENTLE worth?
GENTLE is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from GENTLE?
31 other words, including GET, LET, TEN and NET.