1. comparative form of gentle; more mild, kind, or tender in manner or behavior
2. comparative form of gentle; more gradual or less steep

Examples

• She spoke in a gentler tone after seeing the child was upset.
• The teacher used a gentler approach with struggling students.
• The medicine has a gentler effect on the stomach than the previous one.
• We took the gentler slope down the mountain.
• His gentler manner made everyone feel more comfortable.
• The new soap is gentler on sensitive skin.
• She gave him a gentler push this time.