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Pronunciation / Transliteration: naram
"उसकी आवाज़ नरम थी।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a mild or kind nature; not harsh or severe.
"She spoke in a gentle tone that calmed the frightened child." - 2
Soft or moderate in effect; not strong or intense.
"The gentle breeze made the hot day more pleasant."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'gentil', meaning of noble birth, courteous, or kind, originating from the Old French 'gentil' and ultimately from the Latin 'gentilis' (of a clan or family). Over centuries, the meaning shifted from denoting social nobility to signifying personal character traits of mildness, tenderness, and lack of harshness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gentle" is said worldwide
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doux
Transliteration: doo
"Il a une voix douce qui apaise."
sanft
Transliteration: zahnft
"Der sanfte Wind kühlte die heiße Luft."
gentile
Transliteration: jen-tee-leh
"Ha un modo gentile di parlare."
suave
Transliteration: swa-veh
"El suave sonido de la música lo relajó."
suave
Transliteration: swa-veh
"A brisa suave trouxe alívio do calor."
नरम
Transliteration: naram
"उसकी आवाज़ नरम थी।"
温柔
Transliteration: wēnróu
"她的声音很温柔。"
부드러운
Transliteration: budeureoun
"그의 목소리는 부드러웠다."
優しい
Transliteration: yasashii
"彼女の声は優しかった。"
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