gentler

/JH EH1 N T L ER0/

adjective

1
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
“Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.”
2
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
“I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.”
3
Docile and easily managed.
“We had a gentle swim in the lake.”
4
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
“The walks in this area have a gentle incline.”
5
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
“He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up.”
6
Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.

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