gentlytruthful
adjectiveUK /ˈdʒɛntli ˈtruːθfʊl/
US /ˈdʒɛntli ˈtruːθfəl/
Being honest in a soft and kind way.
She was gentlytruthful when she told her friend the drawing needed more color.
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2. Saying what is true without hurting someone's feelings.
His gentlytruthful feedback helped me improve without feeling bad.
3. Being honest about mistakes in a calm and caring manner.
The teacher was gentlytruthful about the errors in my homework.
4. Sharing hard facts with warmth and care.
The doctor was gentlytruthful about the need for more rest.