1 (used about people) kind and calm; touching or treating people or things in a careful way so that they are not hurt (व्यक्ति) दयालु और शांत; बिना चोट पहुँचाए कोमलता से व्यवहार करने वाला; सौम्य ‘I'll try and be as gentle as I can,’ said the dentist.