Gently: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ธ
gently
[ หdสษntli ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| gently |
Use when referring to doing something with care or in a soft manner to avoid harm or damage.
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| softly |
Use when referring to doing something in a quiet or gentle manner, often to avoid noise or disturbance.
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| mildly |
Use when referring to a moderate or slight intensity, or a not very strong effect or reaction.
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| tenderly |
Use when referring to showing affection, care, or gentle love.
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| kindly |
Use when referring to doing something with generosity or in a nice manner, often related to actions done for others.
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| patiently |
Use when referring to doing something with patience, without getting annoyed or anxious.
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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:
๐ต๐น gentilmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคฐเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช sanft
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan lembut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะถะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ delikatnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใใ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท doucement
๐ช๐ธ suavemente
๐น๐ท nazikรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋ฝ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ jemnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ jemne
๐จ๐ณ ๆธฉๆๅฐ (wฤnrรณu de)
๐ธ๐ฎ neลพno
๐ฎ๐ธ varlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ incษliklษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.