gently Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/ˈdʒɛntli/

Main Example

She spoke gently to the child.

Grammatical Info:

Adverb (adv.)

In a soft or mild manner; not harshly.

Other Example

He patted the dog gently.

The teacher gently corrected the student's mistake.

She closed the door gently.

speak gently

touch gently

move gently

softly

mildly

tenderly

/ˈdʒɛntli/

Main Example

He gently placed the vase on the table.

Grammatical Info:

Adverb (adv.)

With care or caution; not forcefully.

Other Example

/ˈdʒɛntli/

Main Example

The wind blew gently through the trees.

Grammatical Info:

Adverb (adv.)

In a way that is not intense or severe.

Other Example