gently
adverb
in a gradual manner
“a gently sloping terrain”
in a gentle manner
“he talked gently to the injured animal”
Synonymsmildlywith little weight or force
“she kissed him lightly on the forehead”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Gently meaning
What does “gently” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“gently” is an adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: in a gradual manner.