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Meaning of gentle giant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A person or animal of a great size or strength, yet who is of a friendly nature and not aggressive or threatening.

idiomatic

Examples

“... lest he be should be brought into the like⟳ state as was the gentle giant.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

gentle lemur gentle murder paradox gentle nor simple gentle or simple gentle sex gentle-heartedness

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