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Gentler
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Simple meaning
What does Gentler mean?
Gentler means more gentle.
Dictionary definition
More kind, soft, calm, or careful than something else.
Example sentences
Gentler in a sentence
easy
Use a gentler voice with the sleepy baby.
medium
The second soap was gentler on her skin.
hard
Gentler compares two things and shows that one is softer, kinder, or less harsh.
Synonyms
Words like Gentler
softerLess hard, rough, or harsh.
kinderMore caring or helpful.
milderLess strong or severe.
Antonyms
Opposite words
rougherMore harsh or uneven.
harsherMore severe or unkind.
Word family
Gentler word family
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Practice 1
What does gentler mean?
Gentler means gentler means more gentle.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gentler correctly?
The first sentence uses gentler in a context that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gentler?
softer is the closest match based on the meaning of gentler.
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