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Gently

/ˈdʒɛntli/

In a gentle manner

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adverb
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    In a gentle manner

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WordDefinition
lightlyIn a light manner.
softlyIn a soft manner; gently.
mildlyTo a mild degree; slightly.

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WordDefinition
softlyIn a soft manner; gently.
lightlyIn a light manner.
mildlyTo a mild degree; slightly.
easyIn a relaxed or casual manner.
calmlyIn a calm manner; coolly.
delicatelyIn a delicate manner; exquisitely.
bluntlyIn a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.
modestlyIn a modest manner; with humility.
relaxverb(intransitive) To rest and become relieved of stress.
moderatelyTo a moderate extent or degree.
shallowlyIn a shallow manner, without depth.
quietlyIn a quiet manner.
hushnoun(intransitive) To become quiet.
steady(rowing, informal) To row with pressure at a low stroke-rating, often 18 strokes per minute.
marginallyIn a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.
discreetlyActing in a discreet manner; acting in a way that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly
somewhatTo a limited extent or degree; not completely.
slightly(degree) To a small extent or degree.
nicelyPleasantly; satisfactorily.
slowly(manner) At a slow pace.

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