gentle-hearted adjective3 •Kind and compassionate.I am not sure how our "gentle-hearted" little girl will take the sight of the sheep's death, but when it happens she seems as matter-of-fact as the other two children. — 2010 •Meek and mild.The officials shall go on addressing the troops and say, "Is there anyone afraid or gentle-hearted? Let him go back to his home, lest he melt the heart of his brothers, like his heart!" — 2007 •(no longer used) Refined and cultivated, high-bornAnd here's to right our gentle-hearted King! — 1591 formsmore gentle-hearted · most gentle-hearted