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gentility vs gentle

gentle vs gentility

gentility is a noun but gentle is not a noun.

gentility is not an adjective while gentle is an adjective.

gentility is not a verb while gentle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gentility Yes No No No
gentle No Yes Yes No
gentility (noun) gentle (noun)
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
gentility (adjective) gentle (adjective)
marked by moderate steepness
having little impact
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
quiet and soothing
easily handled or managed
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
gentility (verb) gentle (verb)
stroke soothingly
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Difference between gentility and gentle

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