Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

  1. People also ask

  2. adverb. uk / ˈdʒent.li / us / ˈdʒent.li / Add to word list. B2. calmly, kindly, or softly: He lifted the baby gently out of its crib. to smile / laugh / blow gently. without force or strength: The door closed gently. slightly or gradually: gently rolling hills. Fewer examples.

  3. calmly, kindly, or softly: He lifted the baby gently out of its crib. to smile / laugh / blow gently. without force or strength: The door closed gently. slightly or gradually: gently rolling hills. Fewer examples. Push the clutch in, put the car into gear, rev the engine and then gently let the clutch out.

  4. Gently definition: in a kind and amiable manner. See examples of GENTLY used in a sentence.

  5. Definition of gently adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. GENTLY definition: in a gentle manner or to a gentle degree | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

  7. 1. Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable and tender. 2. Not harsh or severe; mild and soft: a gentle scolding; a gentle tapping at the window. 3. Easily managed or handled; docile: a gentle horse. 4. Not steep or sudden; gradual: a gentle incline. 5. a. Of good family; wellborn: a child of gentle birth. b.

  8. in a gentle manner. “he talked gently to the injured animal”. synonyms: mildly. adverb. with little weight or force. synonyms: lightly, softly. adverb. in a gradual manner. “a gently sloping terrain”.