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gently

UK
/ˈdʒentli/
US
/ˈdʒɛntli/

Translations

gentlyadverb
UK
/ˈdʒentli/
US
/ˈdʒɛntli/
tendrementDans le sens affectueux, avec douceur et bienveillance.
The nurse gently bandaged the patient's wound.
L'infirmière a bandé la plaie du patient tendrement.
She spoke gently to calm the frightened child.
Elle parlait doucement pour calmer l'enfant effrayé.
Additional translations
délicatementQuand l'idée de précaution ou de finesse est importante.
Synonyms
tenderly
calmly
quietly
softly
smoothly
mildly
lightly
carefully
Antonyms
harshly
roughly
violently

Definitions

gentlyadverb
In a mild or soft manner.
She spoke gently to calm the frightened child.
With little force or intensity.
He closed the door gently to avoid waking anyone.
In a kind or tender way.
The nurse gently bandaged the patient's wound.
Slowly and gradually, so as to avoid sudden movement or change.
Heat the sauce gently, stirring continuously.
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