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Definition of gently - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
softlywithout strong force or quickness
- She closed the door gently.
2.
carefullyin a gentle manner or degree
- He gently patted the baby's back.
3.
timegradually or slowly over time
- The temperature gently increased throughout the day.
Expressions with gently
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used to tell someone to be careful or gentle
Gently does it, that's a fragile vase!
refuse or reject someone in a kind way
She let him down gently after he asked her out.
born into a family of high social status
She was gently born and raised in a mansion.
accept death calmly and without resistance
He chose to go gently into that good night.
Origin of gently
Middle English, gentyl (noble) + -ly (adverbial suffix)
Terms with gently included in their meaning
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drift
move gently through the air or water
place gently
put something down gently or carefully
interaction
gently stroke or touch an animal
gentle motion
move gently back and forth
gentle request
used to gently request someone to be quiet
water
move gently up and down in water
gentle grip
hold gently in cupped hands
gentle touch
move one's hand gently over a surface
act gently
act in a gentle or considerate manner
gentle hit
hit gently or playfully
care
held gently and protectively
physical push
push someone or something gently to move them
physical touch
push someone gently to get their attention or move them
affection
hug or gently press someone to show affection or comfort
fragile items
treat gently to avoid damage
eating
small bite taken gently
gentle push
push gently to attract attention or prompt action
motivation
gently encouraging someone to take action
gentle action
put something gently on a surface
gentle drop
drop something gently with a soft sound
gentle tug
tug or pluck gently with fingers
baby care
move a baby's bed gently back and forth
soothe
gently move back and forth to help someone sleep
touch surface
move a hand gently across a surface to feel it
Examples of gently in a sentence
The nurse gently cleaned the wound. She gently closed the door to avoid waking him. The light gently faded as evening approached. The music gently lulled the baby to sleep.
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- French:doucement, avec douceur, ...
- German:sanft, schonend, ...
- Italian:dolcemente, con gentilezza, ...
- Spanish:suavemente, cuidadosamente, ...
- Portuguese:suavemente, gentilmente, ...
- Chinese:轻轻地, 温柔地, ...
- Japanese:そっと, 穏やかに, ...
- Arabic:بِرِفْق, بِحَنانٍ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּעֲדִינוּת, בְּהַדְרָגָה, ...
- Russian:мягко, постепенно, ...
- Ukrainian:обережно, ніжно, ...
- Hindi:धीरे से, सावधानीपूर्वक, ...
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