gentler

adjective

1. Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.“Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.”
2. Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.“I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.”
3. Docile and easily managed.“We had a gentle swim in the lake.”
4. Gradual rather than steep or sudden.“The walks in this area have a gentle incline.”