Gentle and Hostile

Gentle

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

Hostile is an antonym for gentle.

Hostile

Hostile adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.

Gentle is an antonym for hostile in antagonistic topic.

Nearby Word: hostility

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / X/1999 Evil Albino: Subverted; Kamui is at first downright hostile toward the white-haired Princess Hinoto, but she turns out to be a pretty gentle person.
  • Friend to All Living Things Animals can sense the hostile intent of several humans in the series, but since Zeta is an Actual Pacifist and gentle person, they gravitate to him.
  • Disney / Beauty and the Beast Defrosting Ice King: The Beast's Character Development is from 'aloof and hostile prince' into 'gentle and loving prince'.
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