softerside
nounUK /ˈsɒftəsaɪd/
US /ˈsɔːftərsaɪd/
The gentler, kinder part of someone or something.
Even the grumpy old coach showed his softerside when he cheered for the little kids.
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2. A calmer or less strict way of handling something.
The teacher took a softerside and let the class have extra playtime.
3. The part of a thing that is smooth or yielding rather than hard.
The pillow's softerside felt nice against her cheek.
4. A more forgiving attitude toward mistakes.
After the apology, the principal showed a softerside and gave the boys a second chance.