English · Adjectives
gently
/ˈdʒɛntli/
[/ˈdʒɛntli/]
in a soft, kind way
Beginneradverb
Definition
Gently means in a soft, careful, and kind manner.
Example
She gently picked up the sleeping baby.
She gently picked up the sleeping baby.
Etymology
From 'gentle', from Old French 'gentil' meaning noble, plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for soft, careful actions, often with fragile or living things.