gentle soul

Tender-hearted person

A gentle soul is a person of unusual kindness, sensitivity, and tenderness—someone who moves through the world without harshness or aggression.

The phrase suggests an intrinsic quality rather than learned behavior: He was a gentle soul who couldn't bear to see anything suffer.

Often used in eulogies and remembrances, it carries a note of vulnerability, implying the person may be ill-suited to a harsh world.

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warmhearted · sensitive · meek · mild · soft · wouldn't hurt a fly · caring · empathetic · nurturing · innocent · pure · pure of heart · delicate · serene · peaceful · inner peace · quiet · humble

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Opposites
temperament and disposition

gentle soulbrute

Cruel, violent person

bully · tyrant · hothead · aggressor · savage

moral character

gentle soulmonster

Frightening imaginary creature

villain · fiend · devil · sadist · psychopath

sensitivity and emotional approach

gentle soulcold fish

Unfriendly, unfeeling person

ice queen · tough cookie · battle-axe

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G