What is another word for gentlest?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛntləst] (IPA)

The word "gentlest" refers to someone or something that is mild, kind, and tender. Some synonyms for this word include softest, smoothest, calmest, and most delicate. Other words to describe a gentle person or action include peaceful, benevolent, affectionate, patient, and gracious. When describing a physical touch that is gentle, synonyms such as caressing, soothing, and tender may be used. It is important to choose the right synonym when expressing oneself, as each word has its own unique connotations and can convey a different emotion or meaning.

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Usage examples for Gentlest

"The Lady Rebecca," said the Queen to her ladies when the curtains had fallen behind Pocahontas, "is one of the gentlest ladies England hath ever welcomed."
"The Princess Pocahontas"
Virginia Watson
Why, two of the softest, gentlest eyes peeping at him from behind a big fern.
"Mrs. Peter Rabbit"
Thornton W. Burgess
For, as she was shaking hands all round:- "Oh, Mrs. Merriman," I said, with the gentlest intent, "would you care to come out to see my dining-room?
"Friendship Village"
Zona Gale

Famous quotes with Gentlest

  • So mightiest powers buy deepest calms are fed, And sleep, how oft, in things that gentlest be!
    Barry Cornwall
  • Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures.
    Thomas de Quincey
  • Our works decay and disappear but God gentlest works stay looking down on the ruins we toil to rear.
    Walter Smith
  • A friend is one to whom one can pour out all the contents of one's heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keeping what is worth keeping, and, with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.
    Arabic Proverb
  • A friend is one to whom you can pour out the contents of your heart, chaff and grain alike. Knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keep what is worth keeping and with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away.
    Unknown

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