English · Adjectives
gentlest
/ˈdʒɛntlɪst/
[/ˈdʒɛntlɪst/]
superlative of gentle
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'gentle'. Used to say something is the most gentle of all.
Example
She has the gentlest voice in the choir.
She has the gentlest voice in the choir.
Etymology
From 'gentle' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.