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    gently
    /ˈdʒɛntli/

    adverb

    • 1. with a mild, kind, or tender manner: "she gently broke the news to her mum"
    • 2. with lightness of action or effect; softly: "gently pat your skin dry"

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    Learn the definition of gently as an adverb meaning calmly, kindly, softly, without force or strength, or slightly or gradually. See examples of gently in sentences and idioms.

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    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and usage of the adjective, noun, and verb gentle. Gentle can mean free from harshness, soft, moderate, honorable, or kind.

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    Gently definition: in a kind and amiable manner. See examples of GENTLY used in a sentence.

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    Learn the meaning of gently as an adverb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce gently and how to use it in idioms and phrases.

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    adverb. /ˈdʒentli/ in a way that is soft and light, not strong, extreme or violent. She held the baby gently. Massage the area gently but firmly. Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes. leaves moving gently in the breeze. Definitions on the go.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the adverb gently, which means in a gentle manner or to a gentle degree. See sentences with gently and related words from Collins Dictionary.

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb gently, which can describe how someone or something behaves, talks, or moves. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and related words for gently.