gentler — comparative form of gentle; more mild, kind, or tender in nature
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: comparative form of gentle; more mild, kind, or tender in nature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒentlər/
Korean meaning: 더 부드러운, 더 온화한, 더 친절한
Korean pronunciation: **젠**틀러
Example Sentences
- My boss became gentler after his anger management classes, though he still throws staplers occasionally.
- The massage therapist promised a gentler treatment, but I still felt like I was being attacked by a friendly octopus.
- Please be gentler with the new employee - she's still learning the ropes.
gentler
ADJECTIVE//ˈdʒentlər//
comparative form of gentle; more mild, kind, or tender in nature
a kind veterinarian slowly reaches toward a trembling small dog with open, relaxed hands. She moves her hand much more slowly and softly than before, speaking calmly to reassure the frightened animal. The dog's tense body language begins to relax as it senses the gentler approach. Its ears move from flattened back to a more natural position, and its trembling decreases. A pet owner watches nearby with relief as their dog responds positively to the calmer treatment. someone being more mild, kind, and tender in their approach than before
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At the center, the mentor grows gentler!
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라틴어 'gentilis(같은 가문의, 고귀한)'에서 유래하여 고대 프랑스어 'gentil'을 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 원래 귀족 계급의 품위 있는 행동을 나타내는 말이었죠.
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“My boss became gentler after his anger management classes, though he still throws staplers occasionally.”
“The massage therapist promised a gentler treatment, but I still felt like I was being attacked by a friendly octopus.”
“Please be gentler with the new employee - she's still learning the ropes.”
“The doctor suggested a gentler exercise routine for my recovery.”
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