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Topic: Emotions

gentle

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntəl/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a kind and mild nature; not harsh or severe. It can also refer to something that is easy to manage or handle.

Example: She spoke to the child in a gentle voice to comfort him.

noun

Definition: A person who comes from a good family or has a high social status.

Example: He was considered a gentle, respected member of the community.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less harsh or severe, or to calm someone down.

Example: She gently stroked the cat to calm it down.

gentleness

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntlnəs/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being kind, calm, and mild in behavior or attitude.

Example: Her gentleness made her a beloved teacher among her students.

gentler

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntlər/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntlər/

adjective

Definition: Having a mild or kind nature; not harsh or severe.

Example: She spoke in a gentler tone to calm the child.

gentlest

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntləst/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: The word describes someone or something that is very kind, mild, or soft in nature or behavior, more than any other.

Example: She is the gentlest person I know, always caring for others.

gently

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntli/

KK: /ˈdʒɛntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is soft, mild, or kind, without force or harshness.

Example: She gently placed the baby in the crib.

gesture

IPA: /ˈdʒɛstʃər/

KK: /ˈdʒɛstʃər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use hand movements to express something without speaking.

Example: She often gestures when she talks to emphasize her points.

noun

Definition: A movement of the body or limbs that shows a feeling or helps to communicate an idea.

Example: He made a gesture of goodwill by helping his neighbor with the groceries.

transitive verb

Definition: To show or express something using hand movements or body language.

Example: She gestured towards the door to indicate that it was time to leave.

ghastlier

IPA: //ˈɡæstliər//

KK: /ˈɡæstliər/

adjective

Definition: More frightening or shocking than something else; extremely unpleasant or horrible.

Example: The movie was even ghastlier than the last one I saw.

ghastliest

IPA: //ˈɡæstli//

KK: /ˈɡæstli/

adjective

Definition: The most horrible or frightening; extremely unpleasant or shocking.

Example: The movie was filled with the ghastliest scenes that made everyone scream.

ghastliness

IPA: //ˈɡhæstlinəs//

KK: /ˈɡæstlɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very shocking or frightening; something that causes horror or disgust.

Example: The ghastliness of the scene left everyone speechless.

ghastly

IPA: /ˈɡhæstli/

KK: /ˈɡæstli/

adjective

Definition: Causing great shock or fear; very unpleasant or horrible.

Example: The movie was so ghastly that I couldn't sleep afterward.

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