word
Gently
JEH-ntlee
/ˈdʒɛntliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gently
Dictionary meaning
With little weight or force.
Examples
- A gently sloping terrain.
- They gently carried the injured animal to safety.
Synonyms: lightly
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