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Gently Meaning

Gently means in a soft and careful way.

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Simple meaning

What does Gently mean?

Gently means in a soft and careful way.

Dictionary definition

In a soft, careful, or kind way.

Example sentences

Gently in a sentence

easy

The story described a character as gently.

medium

In class, we discussed how gently behavior affects teamwork.

hard

The passage used gently to show a character trait that shaped the conflict.

Synonyms

Words like Gently

kindUse for gentle and helpful behavior.
politeUse for respectful behavior in social settings.
Antonyms

Opposite words

rudeUse when behavior is not respectful.
recklessUse when someone is not careful or sensible.
Word family

Gently word family

Base word

gently

adverb

gently

Base form.

Related words
behavior character sincere thoughtful
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