Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.
Docile and easily managed.
We had a gentle swim in the lake.
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
The walks in this area have a gentle incline.
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up.
Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.