Collocations with "gentle"

58 collocations found

gentle exercise

light and not demanding physical activity

exercise8.2
a gentle giant

Refers to a man who is large and strong but has a kind and mild nature.

giant8.0
gentle slope

A slope that is not steep or sudden.

slope8.0
kiss7.8
a gentle knock

a soft, light knock

knock7.8
hill7.6
gentle breeze

A soft and pleasant breeze.

breeze7.5
gentle shampoo

A shampoo that is not harsh on the hair or scalp.

shampoo7.5
gentle soap

Soap that is not harsh on the skin.

soap7.5
gentle touch

a soft and careful way of touching

touch7.5
gentle reminder

a polite and subtle reminder

reminder7.3
gentle curve

describes a curve that bends slowly and not sharply

curve7.2
gentle embrace

A soft and careful hug.

embrace7.2
gentle gradient

describes a slope that is not steep

gradient7.2
gentle persuasion

A mild and kind way of convincing someone.

persuasion7.2
gentle push

Refers to a light act of pushing.

push7.2
gentle rain

light and soft rain

rain7.2
gentle rustle

a soft and quiet rustle

rustle7.2
gentle tug

a light and soft pull

tug7.2
wave7.2
gentle whisper

a soft and kind whisper

whisper7.2
gentle caress

describes a light and delicate touch

caress7.0
gentle hint

a subtle or indirect hint

hint7.0
gentle massage

A light and soft massage, not applying too much pressure.

massage7.0
gentle melody

describes a calm and soft melody

melody7.0
gentle nudge

A soft and light push.

nudge7.0
gentle squeeze

A light and soft press.

squeeze7.0
gentle tap

a soft, light touch

tap7.0
gentle bend

a curve that changes direction slowly and not sharply

bend6.8
gentle descent

A descent with a slight, not steep, angle.

descent6.8