gentlerepeat

noun
UK /ˈdʒɛntəl rɪˈpiːt/
US /ˈdʒɛntəl rɪˈpiːt/

A gentlerepeat is when you say something again in a soft, kind way.

When Grandma didn't hear me, I gave my question a gentlerepeat so she could understand.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A second try at saying something more kindly.

After his sharp words, he offered a gentlerepeat of his request.

3. A quiet copy of a sound that comes back to you.

The cave gave a gentlerepeat of our hello.

4. A calm way of going over a lesson again.

The teacher used a gentlerepeat to help the class remember the rule.