Meaning & use
gently
In a mild, soft, or careful way, without force or harshness.
See it in a sentence
She gently rocked the baby to sleep in her arms.
He gently reminded his friend that the deadline was approaching.
A note on using this word
Gently applies to physical touch, tone of voice, and manner of action alike, always suggesting care to avoid causing harm.
Words with a similar meaning
softlytenderly
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
roughlyharshly
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