compassionatelyfirmly
adverbUK /kəmˈpæʃənətli fɜːmli/
US /kəmˈpæʃənətli fɜːrmli/
Being kind and gentle while still making the rules clear.
The teacher spoke compassionatelyfirmly to the boy who broke the crayons, helping him understand without making him feel bad.
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2. Showing care for someone's feelings while holding to an important limit.
She compassionatelyfirmly told her friend that she could not lend the money again.
3. Correcting someone in a way that is both loving and clear.
The coach compassionatelyfirmly reminded the team that being late is not okay.
4. Giving a gentle but unshakeable answer that protects what is right.
He compassionatelyfirmly refused to join the teasing, even when others laughed.