Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
gently
IPA transcription: [dʒ'ɛntli]
Pronunciations of gently
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meaning of the word
Synonyms:
gently
Meaning:
in a gradual manner; "a gently sloping terrain"
Synonyms:
gently, mildly
Meaning:
in a gentle manner; "he talked gently to the injured animal"
Synonyms:
lightly, softly, gently
Meaning:
with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
Usage examples
Touch it gently, Rosa.
'I am,' he said gently.
She drew me to her gently.
"Gently ..." she whispered.
"Not now," I said very gently.
"No, Annabel," she said gently.
Then he spoke gently but firmly.
"No, Beast," said Beauty gently.
After a minute he laid it gently down.
"May I read to you?" she said, gently.
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