gentlephrase
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntəlˌfreɪz/
US /ˈdʒɛntəlˌfreɪz/
A gentlephrase is a kind and soft way of saying something.
Instead of shouting, she used a gentlephrase to ask her brother to share.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short, soothing expression used to calm someone.
The nurse spoke a gentlephrase to help the child relax.
3. A mild way of giving advice or correction.
His gentlephrase made the mistake easier to hear.
4. A phrase chosen to avoid sounding harsh.
She replaced the sharp word with a gentlephrase.