gentlereply
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntl rɪˈplaɪ/
US /ˈdʒɛntəl rɪˈplaɪ/
A gentlereply is a kind and soft answer you give someone.
When his little sister broke his toy, he gave her a gentlereply instead of shouting.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written message that is worded carefully so it does not hurt or upset the reader.
The teacher sent a gentlereply to the worried parent.
3. A calm way of answering when someone is angry or rude.
Her gentlereply helped the argument end quickly.
4. A slow, quiet response given with care.
He gave a gentlereply after thinking about the question.