Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gentle | No | Yes | Yes | No |
easy | No | Yes | No | Yes |
gentle (adjective) | easy (adjective) |
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marked by moderate steepness | posing no difficulty; requiring little effort |
having little impact | free from worry or anxiety |
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe | obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally |
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy | less in demand and therefore readily obtainable |
quiet and soothing | affording comfort |
easily handled or managed | marked by moderate steepness |
having or showing a kindly or tender nature | readily exploited or tricked |
having little impact | |
affording pleasure | |
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich | |
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior | |
not hurried or forced | |
not strict |
gentle (verb) | easy (verb) |
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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 |
gentle (adverb) | easy (adverb) |
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in a relaxed manner; or without hardship | |
with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') | |
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') |