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gently - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'gently' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Gently [ adv.]
- In a gentle manner.

Meaning of 'gently' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . gently [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in a gradual manner
Example in sentence:
  • a gently sloping terrain;
  • the snake moved gradually toward its victim
Meaning (2):
- in a gentle manner
Example in sentence:
  • he talked gently to the injured animal
Meaning (3):
- with little weight or force
Example in sentence:
  • she kissed him lightly on the forehead

Nearby Words:

gena genappe gendarme gendarmery gendarmes gender gendered gendering genderless geneagenesis

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