Looking for the meaning of the word GENTLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GENTLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gently
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒɛntli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
with a mild, kind, or tender manner
Short Definition:with mild, kind, or tender manner
Examples:- she gently broke the news to her mum
- a gently humorous account
Definition:
with lightness of action or effect; softly
Short Definition:with lightness of action or effect
Examples:- gently pat your skin dry
- palm trees swayed gently in the breeze
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