gentlewords
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntl wɜːdz/
US /ˈdʒɛntl wɝːdz/
Kind and soft words that make people feel good.
She used gentlewords to calm her little brother.
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2. Polite and careful language used to avoid upsetting someone.
He chose gentlewords when telling her the bad news.
3. Words spoken in a quiet, tender voice.
The mother whispered gentlewords to the baby.
4. Flattering or soothing speech meant to please.
The salesman offered gentlewords to win the customer over.