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Forbearing vs Gentle - What's the difference?

forbearing | gentle | Related terms |

Forbearing is a related term of gentle.


As adjectives the difference between forbearing and gentle

is that forbearing is characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper while gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As verbs the difference between forbearing and gentle

is that forbearing is while gentle is to become gentle.

As a noun gentle is

(archaic) a person of high birth.

Undemonstrative vs Gentle - What's the difference?

undemonstrative | gentle | Related terms |

Undemonstrative is a related term of gentle.


As adjectives the difference between undemonstrative and gentle

is that undemonstrative is not given to showing emotion or feelings; reserved or distant while gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As a verb gentle is

to become gentle.

As a noun gentle is

(archaic) a person of high birth.

Pragmatic vs Gentle - What's the difference?

pragmatic | gentle |


As adjectives the difference between pragmatic and gentle

is that pragmatic is practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory while gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As a verb gentle is

to become gentle.

As a noun gentle is

(archaic) a person of high birth.

Human vs Gentle - What's the difference?

human | gentle | Synonyms |

Human is a synonym of gentle.


As adjectives the difference between human and gentle

is that human is (label) classical (of or pertaining to the classical - latin, greek - languages, literature, history and philosophy) while gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As a verb gentle is

to become gentle.

As a noun gentle is

(archaic) a person of high birth.

Bounteous vs Gentle - What's the difference?

bounteous | gentle | Related terms |

Bounteous is a related term of gentle.


As adjectives the difference between bounteous and gentle

is that bounteous is (of a person) inclined to be generous while gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As a verb gentle is

to become gentle.

As a noun gentle is

(archaic) a person of high birth.

Gentle vs Tractable - What's the difference?

gentle | tractable | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between gentle and tractable

is that gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition while tractable is capable of being easily led, taught, or managed; docile; manageable; governable.

As a verb gentle

is to become gentle.

As a noun gentle

is a person of high birth.

Gentle vs Dovelike - What's the difference?

gentle | dovelike | Synonyms |

Gentle is a synonym of dovelike.


In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between gentle and dovelike

is that gentle is (archaic) a maggot used as bait by anglers while dovelike is (archaic) as much so as those of a dove; as, "phoebe's eyes dovelike mild" (montanus).

As adjectives the difference between gentle and dovelike

is that gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition while dovelike is similar to a dove.

As a verb gentle

is to become gentle.

As a noun gentle

is (archaic) a person of high birth.

As an adverb dovelike is

in a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (milton).

Fondly vs Gentle - What's the difference?

fondly | gentle |


As an adverb fondly

is in a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.

As an adjective gentle is

tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As a verb gentle is

to become gentle.

As a noun gentle is

(archaic) a person of high birth.

Careless vs Gentle - What's the difference?

careless | gentle |


As adjectives the difference between careless and gentle

is that careless is (lb) free from care; unworried, without anxiety while gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As a verb gentle is

to become gentle.

As a noun gentle is

(archaic) a person of high birth.

Fatal vs Gentle - What's the difference?

fatal | gentle |


As adjectives the difference between fatal and gentle

is that fatal is proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny while gentle is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As nouns the difference between fatal and gentle

is that fatal is a fatality; an event that leads to death while gentle is (archaic) a person of high birth.

As a verb gentle is

to become gentle.

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