English · Adjectives
gentler
/ˈdʒɛntlər/
[/ˈdʒɛntlər/]
comparative of gentle
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'gentle'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more gentle than the other.
Example
This soap is gentler on the skin.
This soap is gentler on the skin.
Etymology
From 'gentle' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.