adv. 1 in a soft and mild manner; 2 with little weight or force
She gently held the new baby.
She gently held the new baby.
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Where does the author first say to press gently to feel hard bones?
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Watching the storm from the window Gus saw what gently drop?
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You need to fondle the kitten gently.
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A shield volcano has gently sloping sides.
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Who is winking gently over the house?
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She cupped the little boy's chin gently and softly spoke to him.
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Daddy Wes's soft voice could gently tap, tap, tap on Mat and Martha's:
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The sled glided gently downhill.
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The mother gently splashed the baby's face with water.
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What happens if you blow gently on bees?
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Why does Harriet's mom talk gently and use nice words?
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The girl gently patted the dog on the head.
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Knock gently on the door.
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soft; easy; tame; calm
harsh; wild
2 syllables
gen-tly
bentley
bently
gently
intently
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