Emily Dickinson Lexicon

gentle (-est), adj. [OFr 'high born, noble' < L. gens, race, family.]

1. Mild; soft; peaceable; courteous; affectionate; loving; romantic.
2. Noble; dignified; honorable; respected.
3. Soothing; pacific; polite; thoughtful.
4. Easy; quiet; subdued; muted; unassuming; low-key.
5. Doable; achievable; not harsh; free from severity.
6. Kind; tender.