gently Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb in a gradual manner
- a gently sloping terrain
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adverb in a gentle manner
mildly.
- he talked gently to the injured animal
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adverb with little weight or force
softly; lightly.
- she kissed him lightly on the forehead
WordNet
Gen"tly adverb
Definitions
In a gentle manner. My mistress gently chides the fault I made. Dryden.
