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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/

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
💡 Concept

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

At the center, the mentor grows gentler!
🎵 Rhyme

At the center, the mentor grows gentler!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒentlər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒentlə/

🌳Etymology

Rootgentle
Suffix--er

Origin

Derived from Latin 'gentilis' (of the same clan, noble), the word passed through Old French 'gentil' before entering English. Originally, it described dignified behaviour befitting the aristocratic class.

Breakdown

gentil (noble, from Latin gentilis) + -er (comparative suffix forming the comparative degree of adjectives).

🎵Rhyme

centerentermentor
center
enter
mentor

🔗Collocations

gentler approach
gentler touch
gentler voice
gentler side
be gentler with
gentler way
much gentler

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My boss became gentler after his anger management classes, though he still throws staplers occasionally.”

😄 Fun example

“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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