gently Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a gradual manner
    • a gently sloping terrain
  2. adverb in a gentle manner
    mildly.
    • he talked gently to the injured animal
  3. adverb with little weight or force
    softly; lightly.
    • she kissed him lightly on the forehead

WordNet


Gen"tly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a gentle manner.
    My mistress gently chides the fault I made. Dryden.

Webster 1913