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Definition of "gently" []

  • In a gentle manner (adverb)

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Use "gently" in a sentence
  • "When the engines compensated for the lost tube, the descent was more leisurely, and the ship settled gently -- well, not exactly _gently_ -- on the surface of Eisberg."
  • "If the arm, hand, or wrist be sprained, rub gently the upper spinal region with warm olive oil, continuing the rubbing _gently_ down the arm to the injured part (_see_ Rubbing) until the whole shoulder and arm glow with comfortable warmth."
  • "She had to shake me awake, saying my name gently, telling me that we were home."
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