gently

Meanings

• Adjective

  Moving or acting in a calm and careful way, without causing harm or damage.

  - "She gently closed the door."
  - "He spoke to her gently, trying to calm her down."

• Adverb

  In a manner that is not harsh or violent; mildly.

  - "He picked up the fragile vase gently."
  - "The wind blew gently through the trees."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɛntli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

roughly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gently
tenderly , slenderly , menderly , renderer , sender , pender

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Variants

List of all variants of gently that leads to same result
gentle , gentler , gentlest , gently , let (someone) down easy/gently , let down easy , let down gently , let someone down easy , let someone down gently

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Etymology

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Old English 'geganle,' meaning 'gentle, kind, merciful,' from 'gan,' meaning 'born,' and 'leas,' meaning 'free.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gently' appears 12 times in the Harry Potter series.

2. In Japanese culture, the art of tea ceremony is all about being gentle and mindful.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compassion: The feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another's suffering, which often leads to gentle actions or words.

2. Tenderness: A quality of being gentle, caring, and loving, especially towards those who are vulnerable or in need of protection.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gently' is often used to describe the actions or words of characters who are trying to be kind, comforting, or soothing. In art, gentle colors and scenes are used to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. In music, gentle melodies and rhythms are used to create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

How to Memorize "gently"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, gentle breeze blowing through the trees.
   - Visualize yourself moving slowly and carefully to avoid damaging anything.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gently' with the feeling of a feather touching your skin.
   - Think of a mother gently rocking her baby to sleep.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Gentle Giant: Remember that even big things can be gentle.
   - Gentle Rain: Remember that rain can be gentle and soothing.

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