gentlerewording
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntəlˌriːwɜːdɪŋ/
US /ˈdʒɛntəlˌriːwɝːdɪŋ/
Saying something in a soft, kind way so no one feels hurt.
The teacher used gentlerewording when she told the class that the trip was canceled.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of choosing words that make bad news sound less harsh.
His gentlerewording about the broken toy kept his little sister from crying.
3. A style of speaking that avoids blunt or sharp language.
The nurse's gentlerewording helped the patient feel calm.
4. Changing a sentence to sound friendlier without changing its meaning.
With a little gentlerewording, the note on the door sounded welcoming instead of strict.