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Gently

adverb

/ˈdʒen.tli/

Meaning

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

in a kind, careful, or soft way

She gently touched the baby's face.

She gently placed the baby in the crib.

gently does it

softly, mildly, tenderly, carefully, lightly, calmly

Entry 1

softly, mildly, tenderly, carefully

Entry 2

softly, tenderly, lightly, calmly

roughly, harshly, violently, forcefully

Entry 1

roughly, harshly, violently, forcefully

Entry 2

harshly, roughly

gently touch, speak gently, gently remind, gently slope, touch gently, gently smiling, gently place

Entry 1

gently touch, speak gently, gently remind, gently slope

Entry 2

speak gently, touch gently, gently smiling, gently place

with each other; in unity; at the same time

Without intention; accidentally.

without doubt; certainly; clearly

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

from time to time; now and then

without preparation; spontaneously; improvised