Associations to the word «Gently»

Wiktionary

GENTLY, adverb. In a gentle manner

Dictionary definition

GENTLY, adverb. In a gradual manner; "a gently sloping terrain".
GENTLY, adverb. In a gentle manner; "he talked gently to the injured animal".
GENTLY, adverb. With little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead".

Wise words

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