Distant and Gentle

Distant

Distant adjective - Not close in time or space.

Gentle and distant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gentle" instead an adjective "Distant".

Nearby Words: distance, distantly

Gentle

Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.

Distant and gentle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distant" instead an adjective "Gentle".

Both words in one sentence

  • Brooding Boy, Gentle Girl The 'gentle girl' is Chouko Mizushima, the distant relative he takes in after her parents die in a car accident, who grows flowers in his yard, is quiet, soft spoken, and kind, and in love with him.
  • Light Novel / The Ending Chronicle Moira 1st is gentle and somewhat ditzy, Moira 2nd is quiet and distant and Moira 3rd is hyperactive and childish.
  • Music / Órla Fallon She also does so with "Distant Shore" and "Dancing in the Moonlight", among others.In terms of personality, she is soft-spoken and gentle, more artist than entertainer.
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