Gentle
Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.
Well-behaved and gentle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Well-behaved" instead an adjective "Gentle".
Well-behaved
Well-behaved adjective - (usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct.
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Synonyms for Well-behaved
Gentle and well-behaved are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gentle" instead an adjective phrase "Well-behaved".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- amiable and gentle
- amiable and well-behaved
- pleasant and gentle
- pleasant and well-behaved
- kind and gentle
- kind and well-behaved
- gracious and gentle
- gracious and well-behaved
- refined and gentle
- refined and well-behaved
- polite and gentle
- polite and well-behaved
- considerate and gentle
- considerate and well-behaved
Both words in one sentence
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Despite this, though, it was a relatively gentle and well-behaved horse.
Source: Hellish Horse
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