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gently

1 of 2adverb
/ˈdʒɛntli/
1

in a kind, tender, or considerate manner

B2
  • He gently reminded her not to overwork herself.
  • The teacher gently corrected the student's mistake.
  • She gently talked to the kid.
  • He gently encouraged the child to try again.
  • The nurse gently explained the procedure to the patient.
Synonyms:
softmildlydelicatelysmalltenderlysoftly
2

with a soft or light touch, or with minimal force

  • The breeze gently rustled the curtains.
  • He gently closed the door behind him.
  • The rain gently tapped on the roof all night.
  • She gently stirred the soup with a wooden spoon.
  • The kitten gently nuzzled the blanket.
Synonyms:
lightlysoftlycalmly
3

with a slight slope or smooth transition

  • The road rose gently into the hills.
  • The path curved gently around the lake.
  • The river flows gently toward the valley.
  • The trail descends gently into the canyon.
  • The terrain slopes gently to the sea.
Synonyms:
graduallysoftly