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gently

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: gently

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adv
in a gentle manner
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adv
in a gradual manner
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: gently
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adv in a gentle manner

“he talked gently to the injured animal”
Synonyms:
mildly

adv with little weight or force

Synonyms:
lightly, softly
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adv in a gradual manner

“a gently sloping terrain”
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