kindlier

Warmer in manner

Kindlier is the comparative form of kindly—more gentle, benevolent, or considerate in manner.

She spoke kindlier to him after learning what he'd been through.

The new manager took a kindlier approach to mistakes than her predecessor.

gentle

softer

More yielding to touch

soothing · delicate · subtle · light · mellow · placid · serene · tranquil · calmer · quieter

compassionate

warmer

Higher in temperature

warmhearted

friendlier

More warmly disposed

benevolent

nobler

More morally elevated

Opposites
interpersonal warmth and gentleness

kindliercrueler

More disposed to harshness

harsher · meaner · nastier · colder · rougher

Family

kindliest

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