How to use gentle in a sentence. In a kind and amiable manner. See examples of gently used in a sentence. Definition of gently adverb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. 'gently' if you do something gently, you do it carefully and without using force, in order to avoid hurting someone or damaging something
I shook her gently and she opened her eyes. In a gentle manner or to a gentle degree | meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples There are five meanings listed in oed's entry for the adverb gently, one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Gently born (obsolete) in the manner of one of gentle birth In a manner that reflects the traditional virtues of the gentry
Weakly, softly, delicately, feebly, faintly, shakily, lazily, languidly Firmly, strongly, vigorously, forcefully, forcibly, powerfully, energetically, stiffly
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