gently
pronunciation
How to pronounce gently in British English:
UK [ˈdʒentli]
How to pronounce gently in American English:
US [ˈdʒentli]
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- Adverb:
- in a gradual manner
- in a gentle manner
- with little weight or force
Word Origin
- gently (adv.)
- early 14c., "befitting one of gentle rank, as of good family," from gentle + -ly (2). Meaning "quietly, softly, without rudeness, gradually" is from 1550s.
Example
- 1. The credit binge will not unwind quickly or gently .
- 2. Try breathing easily and gently tell yourself to relax .
- 3. But it is a chance for you to gently ask if everything 's ok .
- 4. Do try to be sensible , my husband gently requests .
- 5. He seems so reasonable : soft-spoken and gently humorous .