kindphrasing
nounUK /ˈkaɪndˌfreɪzɪŋ/
US /ˈkaɪndˌfreɪzɪŋ/
Kindphrasing is when you say things in a nice and gentle way.
She used kindphrasing to tell her friend that the drawing needed more color.
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2. The habit of choosing words that avoid hurting someone's feelings.
His kindphrasing made the bad news easier to hear.
3. A style of writing or speaking that sounds warm and caring.
The teacher's kindphrasing helped the new student feel welcome.
4. The act of rewording a harsh sentence into a softer one.
With a little kindphrasing, the complaint sounded like helpful advice.