gentled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of gentlednext
as in tamed

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gentled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of gentle
1
as in appeased
to lessen the anger or agitation of employees soon learned that their hot-tempered boss needed to be gentled several times a day

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2
as in caressed
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner soothingly gentled his cat's head as she was being treated by the vet

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3
as in softened
to lessen the shock of adding a bit of sugar to the salsa will gentle the hot spiciness of the chili peppers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentled
  1. appeased
  2. softened
  3. calmed
  4. tame
  5. soothed
  6. subdued
  7. controlled
  8. docile
Verb
  • Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
  • In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.
    Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of appeased
Verb
  • The signature Beam nutty grain flavor is present, but it’s softened with layers of milk and dark chocolate, espresso bean, dulce de leche, fig, and a backbone of smoky oak.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • However, Carter has since softened her stance on the patches.
    Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of softened
Verb
  • Things calmed down in the third period, but this game had an unusual level of feeling and emotion for a late December contest.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The defense eventually calmed down enough to force punts and multiple turnovers, one of which resulted in a fumble return for a touchdown.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of calmed
Adjective
  • After returning to Highland Safaris, walk to the adjacent Red Deer Center to meet a barn owl and feed members of a tame red-deer herd.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Separate figures Friday showed no change in a gauge of prices paid to producers in September, suggesting further progress toward tamer inflation.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of tame
Verb
  • Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be left with smoother, soothed, and delicious-smelling skin.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothed
Adjective
  • The race, which did not feature a competitive primary, began as a subdued affair.
    Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Even a traditional white marble fireplace can have an impact in a subdued way when paired with a corresponding wall paint color.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of subdued
Adjective
  • But there’s a catch: These demos are very controlled.
    Julius Hietala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The Yankees were far more controlled, ranking twenty fifth in the MLB with 39.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of controlled
Adjective
  • Lead actor Nathan Meister returns to the role of Henry Oldfield, the sheep-phobic son of a farmer who discovers his twisted older brother has been carrying out dangerous genetic experiences on his livestock, which transform them from docile vegetarians to ruthless, carnivorous killers.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
  • What maybe gets forgotten is that the Old Course was especially docile that week.
    Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
Definition of docile
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