Definition

A person who teaches or introduces ideas, feelings, or values gradually and carefully.

Example

The teacher was an instiller of confidence in her students.

Conversation

I really think my teacher is a great instiller of confidence in us.

That’s awesome! It’s so important to feel supported in class.

Yeah, she knows just how to motivate everyone to do their best.

Exactly! A good instiller can make a huge difference in learning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Instiller → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "stillare" (meaning to drip or let fall). The word describes the action of causing something to flow or drip into something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'dripping into' ('in-') another substance ('stillare') — that's why instiller means to introduce a substance gradually.

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