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gently

/ˈdʒɛnt.li/
gent · ly
Adjective:gentle
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• adverb

1

With a mild, kind, or tender manner; without roughness or severity.

Example

"The nurse spoke gently to the anxious patient before the procedure."

2

Lightly, carefully, and without physical force, suddenness, or violence.

Example

"Stir the sauce gently over low heat so that the ingredients do not separate."

3

Gradually or moderately, without steepness or abrupt change.

Example

"The meadow slopes gently down toward the edge of the river."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'gentle' (borrowed from Old French 'gentil', meaning 'high-born' or 'noble', from Latin 'gentilis', 'of the same family or clan') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gently
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