Gently: meaning, definitions and examples

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gently

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›ntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb

In a gentle or kindly manner. Characterized by a mild, kind, or tender disposition. Showing kindness and patience.

Synonyms

kindly, mildly, patiently, softly, tenderly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke gently to the frightened child.
  • He handled the delicate flower gently.
  • The nurse gently bandaged the patient's wound.
  • I gently reminded him to be careful with the fragile glassware.
  • The teacher gently corrected the student's mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "gently" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gentilmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ€เคฐเฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sanft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะถะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ delikatnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ„ชใ—ใ (ใ‚„ใ•ใ—ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doucement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suavemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazikรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jemnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jemne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉๆŸ”ๅœฐ (wฤ“nrรณu de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neลพno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ incษ™liklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suavemente

Etymology

The word 'gently' originated from the Middle English word 'gentile' which means 'well-born, noble, courteous'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent actions or behaviors that are mild, kind, or tender. The adverb 'gently' has been used in English language since the 14th century.

See also: gent, gentle, gentry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,904, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.