Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛntli/
noun A gentle or kind act or behavior.
A1 She touched the flower gently.
A2 The baby slept peacefully in his mother's arms, breathing gently.
B1 The teacher spoke gently to the upset student, calming him down.
B2 The therapist gently guided the patient through the relaxation exercises.
C1 The conductor directed the orchestra with a gentle hand, coaxing out the beautiful music.
C2 The artist handled the delicate brush strokes gently, creating a masterpiece.
adjective Characterized by a mild, kind, or tender manner.
A1 She gently petted the cat.
A2 The teacher spoke gently to the students.
B1 He gently placed the fragile vase on the shelf.
B2 The nurse gently bandaged the patient's wound.
C1 The pianist played the sonata gently, with great sensitivity.
C2 The artist gently blended the colors on the canvas to create a masterpiece.
adverb In a gentle manner; softly or mildly.
A1 She gently pet the cat.
A2 He gently knocked on the door.
B1 The teacher gently corrected the student's mistake.
B2 The nurse gently bandaged the wound.
C1 The conductor gently guided the orchestra through the piece.
C2 The therapist gently helped the patient work through their trauma.
formal She gently placed the fragile vase on the shelf.
informal He gently patted the dog on the head.
slang I gently slid into the DMs and started a conversation.
figurative The artist gently brushed strokes of color onto the canvas.
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