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Definition gently in British English

gently adverb

adverb
/ˈdʒentli/
1

carefully, without a lot of force or sudden change in movement

Example

She tapped him gently on the shoulder.

Example

Gently peel the paper off.

Synonyms and related words
thoroughly closely gently
1.1

with small or slow movements

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Synonyms and related words
slow unhurried measured
2

in a kind way, being careful not to frighten or upset someone

Example

As gently as possible, he told her the bad news.

Example

Tell your child gently but firmly, 'No'.

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
Example

a gently rising hill

Synonyms and related words
alpine craggy gentle
Definition gently in British English