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gentle vs calm

calm vs gentle

gentle is not a noun while calm is a noun.

gentle and calm both are adjectives.

gentle and calm both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gentle No Yes Yes No
calm Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, calm is a hypernym of gentle; that is, calm is a word with a broader meaning than gentle:
  • gentle: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  • calm: make calm or still
Other hypernyms of gentle include calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize.
gentle (noun) calm (noun)
steadiness of mind under stress
wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
gentle (adjective) calm (adjective)
marked by moderate steepness (of weather) free from storm or wind
having little impact not agitated; without losing self-possession
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
gentle (verb) calm (verb)
stroke soothingly cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of make steady
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility make calm or still
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
Difference between gentle and calm

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