Gently

Synonyms of gently

• lightly
• softly
• tenderly

Antonyms of gently

• roughly
• harshly
• forcefully

Collocations of gently

gently kiss

Frequency: 80 %

He gently kissed her forehead.

gently touch

Frequency: 75 %

The artist gently touched up the painting.

gently caress

Frequency: 70 %

He gently caressed her cheek.

gently whisper

Frequency: 60 %

She gently whispered sweet nothings in his ear.

gently sway

Frequency: 45 %

The trees gently swayed in the breeze.

Idiomatic Expressions for gently

• Phrase: Tread lightly
  Meaning: To proceed cautiously or carefully
  Usage: He was advised to tread lightly when discussing the sensitive topic with his colleague.