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GENTLY

(adverb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Gently.

How to pronounce gently:

US

Gently - as an adverb

Gradually

Example: "A gently sloping terrain"

In a gentle manner

Example: "He talked gently to the injured animal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mildly12

With little weight or force

Example: "She kissed him lightly on the forehead"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lightly14softly12

Example Sentences

"She gently brushed the dirt off his coat."
"He gently closed the door to avoid waking the baby."
"The nurse handled the newborn baby gently."
"She spoke gently to calm down her anxious friend."
"He gently placed the fragile vase on the shelf."
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Word Game Points

Is GENTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gently is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GENTLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GENTLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gently is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GENTLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GENTLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gently is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GENTLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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