gentler
adj.adj. less strong, harsh, or rough than something else. You use this to describe things that are softer or more kind.
adj. the comparative form of 'gentle', indicating a lesser degree of harshness, force, or severity.
The weather is gentler in the mountains.
The new manager has a gentler approach to discipline than the previous one did.
The transition from the harsh industrial landscape to the gentler hills of the countryside provided a much-needed sense of peace for the travelers.
Last updated May 19, 2026