gentler

CEFRB1

/dʒˈɛntlər/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Kinder, calmer, or less forceful than something else.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    comparative form of gentle: more gentle

Examples

  • As he grew older, he became gentler.

  • When Yanni is with Skura, he always shows his gentler side.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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