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- [jen-tl]
- /ˈdʒɛn tl/
- /ˈdʒentli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jen-tl]
- /ˈdʒɛn tl/
Definitions of gently word
- adjective gently kindly; amiable: a gentle manner. 1
- adjective gently not severe, rough, or violent; mild: a gentle wind; a gentle tap on the shoulder. 1
- adjective gently moderate: gentle heat. 1
- adjective gently gradual: a gentle slope. 1
- adjective gently of good birth or family; wellborn. 1
- adjective gently characteristic of good birth; honorable; respectable: a gentle upbringing. 1
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Origin of gently
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English gentle, gentil(e) < Old French gentil highborn, noble < Latin gentīlis belonging to the same family, equivalent to gent- (stem of gēns) gens + -īlis -le
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Parts of speech for Gently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
gently usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gently
adv gently
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- smoothly — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- blandly — If you do something blandly, you do it in a calm and quiet way.
- tenderly — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
adverb gently
- softly — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- soothingly — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
Antonyms for gently
adverb gently
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
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