gentletalk
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntl.tɔːk/
US /ˈdʒɛntl.tɔk/
Gentletalk is when you speak in a soft and kind way.
The teacher used gentletalk to help the scared child feel safe.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of talking that avoids harsh words and keeps everyone calm.
During the meeting, they agreed to use gentletalk so no one felt upset.
3. A gentle manner of giving advice or correction.
His gentletalk helped her fix the mistake without feeling bad.
4. Soothing words used to calm a person or animal.
The vet used gentletalk to quiet the nervous puppy.