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gently
adverb
B2
US [ˈd͡ʒɛ̃ɾ̃li]
In a manner characterized by gentleness
Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.
In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.
Quietly: without much noise or motion.
From a gentle or high-class family.
historical
Forms
comparative
gentlier
superlative
gentliest
Example sentences
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The rocket landed sufficiently gently to avoid breaking its instruments.
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Why don't you try expressing your opinion a little more gently? Think about how he feels getting told flatly that he's being cut loose.
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