loivempi

Loivempi is the comparative form of the Finnish adjective loiva, meaning gentle, mild, or smooth. It is used to describe something that has a greater degree of gentleness or mildness than another thing. The term can apply to flavors, weather, textures, tones, or manners. For example: "Sää on loivempi tänään kuin eilen" (the weather is milder today than yesterday); "Tämän juoman maku on loivempi kuin edellisen" (the drink’s taste is milder than the previous one); "Hänen lähestymistapansa on loivempi kuin ennen" (her approach is gentler than before).

In Finnish, the comparative is formed by adding the suffix -mpi to the positive stem, with usual phonological adjustments; loiva becomes loivempi. The word can be used in both attributive and predicative positions: "Tämä on loivempi vaihtoehto" (this is a milder option).

Loivempi is a neutral, non-derogatory term that simply indicates a higher degree of mildness. It is common in everyday speech, journalism, and writing when contrasting levels of severity, intensity, or firmness.

See also loiva, Finnish adjectives, comparative forms in Finnish.