GENTLY


Meaning of GENTLY in English

adv.

Gently is used with these adjectives: ↑ humorous , ↑ rounded

Gently is used with these verbs: ↑ ascend , ↑ ask , ↑ blow , ↑ bob , ↑ breathe , ↑ brush , ↑ bump , ↑ caress , ↑ clasp , ↑ clean , ↑ cleanse , ↑ close , ↑ coax , ↑ cook , ↑ cradle , ↑ curve , ↑ descend , ↑ dip , ↑ drop , ↑ ease , ↑ embrace , ↑ enquire , ↑ flap , ↑ float , ↑ flow , ↑ fold , ↑ fry , ↑ grip , ↑ guide , ↑ hand , ↑ heat , ↑ help , ↑ hold , ↑ hug , ↑ incline , ↑ insert , ↑ kick , ↑ kiss , ↑ knead , ↑ knock , ↑ land , ↑ lap , ↑ laugh , ↑ lay , ↑ lift , ↑ lower , ↑ massage , ↑ mix , ↑ mock , ↑ murmur , ↑ nod , ↑ nudge , ↑ pat , ↑ patter , ↑ persuade , ↑ pick , ↑ pinch , ↑ place , ↑ press , ↑ probe , ↑ pull , ↑ push , ↑ put , ↑ rap , ↑ rebuke , ↑ remind , ↑ replace , ↑ reply , ↑ reprimand , ↑ rest , ↑ ripple , ↑ rock , ↑ roll , ↑ rotate , ↑ rub , ↑ rustle , ↑ say , ↑ scold , ↑ scrape , ↑ shake , ↑ shove , ↑ simmer , ↑ sing , ↑ slap , ↑ slide , ↑ slope , ↑ smile , ↑ smooth , ↑ snore , ↑ squeeze , ↑ stir , ↑ stretch , ↑ stroke , ↑ suggest , ↑ sway , ↑ swing , ↑ tap , ↑ tease , ↑ tell , ↑ tilt , ↑ toss , ↑ touch , ↑ trace , ↑ tread , ↑ tuck , ↑ tug , ↑ twist , ↑ urge , ↑ vibrate , ↑ waft , ↑ wake , ↑ warm , ↑ wash , ↑ wave , ↑ whisper , ↑ wipe

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