How do you use "gently" in a sentence?

She gently placed the baby in the cot. The path slopes gently down to the river. He gently reminded her of the deadline.

gently

Q: What does "gently" mean?

In a soft, mild, or careful manner; not roughly or harshly Gently describes doing something in a soft, careful way without force or harshness. It can refer to physical actions, speech, or even gradual changes. The word suggests kindness, consideration, and delicacy in approach or treatment.

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Meaning: In a soft, mild, or careful manner; not roughly or harshly

温柔地，轻轻地

suavemente, con cuidado

優しく、そっと

부드럽게, 살살

Gently describes doing something in a soft, careful way without force or harshness. It can refer to physical actions, speech, or even gradual changes. The word suggests kindness, consideration, and delicacy in approach or treatment.

Gently 描述以柔和、小心的方式做某事，没有用力或粗暴。它可以指身体动作、言语，甚至是渐进的变化。这个词暗示在方式或对待上的善意、体贴和细腻。

Gently describe hacer algo de manera suave y cuidadosa sin fuerza ni brusquedad. Puede referirse a acciones físicas, habla o incluso cambios graduales. La palabra sugiere amabilidad, consideración y delicadeza en el enfoque o tratamiento.

Gentlyは、力を入れずに優しく慎重に何かをすることを表します。身体的な動作、話し方、または穏やかな変化を指すことができます。この言葉は、アプローチや扱いにおける親切さ、思いやり、繊細さを示唆します。

gently는 힘이나 거칠음 없이 부드럽고 조심스러운 방식으로 무언가를 하는 것을 묘사합니다. 물리적 행동, 말투, 또는 점진적인 변화를 가리킬 수 있습니다. 접근이나 대우에 있어 친절함, 배려, 섬세함을 나타냅니다.

Examples

She gently placed the baby in the cot.
她轻轻地把婴儿放进婴儿床里。
Ella colocó suavemente al bebé en la cuna.
彼女は赤ちゃんをそっとベビーベッドに寝かせました。
그녀는 아기를 살살 아기 침대에 눕혔습니다.
The path slopes gently down to the river.
小路缓缓地向下倾斜通向河边。
El camino desciende suavemente hacia el río.
小道は川に向かって緩やかに下っています。
오솔길은 강을 향해 완만하게 내려갑니다.
He gently reminded her of the deadline.
他温和地提醒她截止日期。
Él le recordó amablemente la fecha límite.
彼は優しく彼女に締め切りを思い出させました。
그는 부드럽게 그녀에게 마감일을 상기시켰습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'gentle' + '-ly'. 'Gentle' comes from Old French 'gentil' (noble, courteous), from Latin 'gentilis' (of the same family or clan). Gentleness was originally associated with noble breeding.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal