Difference between Gentle and Kind

What is the difference between Gentle and Kind?

Gentle as an adjective is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition while Kind as an adjective is affectionate, showing benevolence.

Gentle

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition Soft and mild rather than hard or severe Docile and easily managed Gradual rather than steep or sudden Polite and respectful rather than rude

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to become gentle to ennoble to break; to tame; to domesticate To soothe; to calm.

Example sentence: One who is kind is sympathetic and gentle with others. He is considerate of others' feelings and courteous in his behavior. He has a helpful nature. Kindness pardons others' weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all - to the aged and the young, to animals, to those low of station as well as the high.

Kind

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Affectionate, showing benevolence.Favorable.mild, gentle, forgiving

Part of speech: adverb

Definition:

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.In goods or services (as in barter), rather than money (as in pay in kind).By the same means (as in I'll pay in kind for his insult).

Example sentence: Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

We hope you now know whether to use Gentle or Kind in your sentence.

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