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gently

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒɛntli/

gently means: In a soft, careful, or mild way, without much force.

adverb

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In a soft, careful, or mild way, without much force.

  • Hold the baby gently.
  • She gently closed the door.
  • The path slopes gently toward the river.

Similar words: softly, lightly, tenderly

Opposites: roughly, harshly

Common phrases: stir gently, speak gently, gently sloping

Questions about gently

What does gently mean?

In a soft, careful, or mild way, without much force.

What is gently in other languages?

Türkçe: nazikçe · Español: suavemente · Français: doucement · Deutsch: sanft · Italiano: delicatamente · 日本語: 優しく

How do you pronounce gently?

It is pronounced /ˈdʒɛntli/.

How do you use gently in a sentence?

Hold the baby gently. She gently closed the door.

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