Controlled
Controlled adjective - Restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds.
Gentle and controlled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gentle" instead an adjective "Controlled".
Gentle
Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.
Controlled and gentle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlled" instead an adjective "Gentle".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- He also uses remote-controlled drones that emit a gentle light that temporarily hypnotizes those who stare at it.
Source: Light Is Not Good / Video Games - Of course, it's only after exterminating 99.9% of the Garnishee race that they discover that the octopoids are the wise, gentle and cultured good guys and the Ormoloo are the equivalent of cattle being mind-controlled by evil Puppeteer Parasite aliens out to conquer the galaxy.
- Saidar is described as a powerful but gentle river which one must surrender to in order to master it, whereas saidin is described as an all-consuming, violent maelstrom of fire which must be dominated and controlled.
Source: Harmony Versus Discipline
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