adverb#6,105 by frequency
gently
/ˈd͡ʒɛntli/
In a manner characterized by gentleness; Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly; In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree
Meanings
- 1
In a manner characterized by gentleness; Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly
He gently laid a hand on her shoulder.
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Tom gently closed the door.
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- 2
In a manner characterized by gentleness; In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree
- 3
In a manner characterized by gentleness; Quietly: without much noise or motion
- 4
From a gentle or high-class familyrare
- 5
In the manner of one of gentle birth; in a manner that reflects the traditional virtues of the gentry: courteously, noblyrare