(~r, ~st)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
Someone who is ~ is kind, mild, and calm.
My son was a quiet and ~ man who liked sports and enjoyed life...
Michael’s voice was ~ and consoling.
ADJ
gently
She smiled gently at him...
‘I’m sorry to disturb you,’ Webb said gently.
ADV: ADV with v
~ness
...the ~ness with which she treated her pregnant mother.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
Gentle actions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force.
...a ~ game of tennis...
His movements were ~ and deliberate.
ADJ
gently
Patrick took her gently by the arm and led her to a chair.
ADV
3.
If you describe the weather, especially the wind, as ~, you mean it is pleasant and calm and not harsh or violent.
The blustery winds of spring had dropped to a ~ breeze.
ADJ
gently
Light airs blew gently out of the south-east.
ADV: ADV with v
4.
A ~ slope or curve is not steep or severe.
...~, rolling meadows...
ADJ
gently
With its gently rolling hills it looks like Tuscany...
ADV: ADV after v, ADV adj
5.
A ~ heat is a fairly low heat.
Cook for 30 minutes over a ~ heat.
ADJ
gently
Add the onion and cook gently for about 5 minutes.
ADV: ADV with v