gently
The word “gently” has 2 syllables: gent-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛnt.li/
What is synonym and antonym for gently?
In the thesaurus, “gently” has 56 synonyms and 65 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gently along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gently
- affably
- agreeably
- altruistically
- amiably
- angelically
- benevolently
- benignantly
- blandly
- bloodlessly
- compassionately
- considerately
- cordially
- delicately
- divinely
- faintly
- feebly
- feelingly
- frailly
- genially
- good-heartedly
- good-humoredly
- good-naturedly
- graciously
- halfheartedly
- humanely
- impotently
- ineffectively
- ineffectually
- kindheartedly
- kindly
- lamely
- languidly
- lazily
- lightly
- listlessly
- lovingly
- mercifully
- mildly
- nervelessly
- nicely
- pleasantly
- sensitively
- shakily
- smoothly
- softheartedly
- softly
- solicitously
- soulfully
- spinelessly
- spiritlessly
- sweetly
- sympathetically
- tenderly
- thoughtfully
- uncertainly
- weakly
Antonyms for gently
- acrimoniously
- actively
- animatedly
- antagonistically
- bitchily
- briskly
- cattily
- caustically
- contemptuously
- crisply
- deprecatingly
- despitefully
- disdainfully
- dynamically
- eagerly
- energetically
- envyingly
- explosively
- fiercely
- firmly
- forcefully
- forcibly
- gamely
- hammer and tongs
- hard
- hatefully
- heartily
- hostilely
- invidiously
- lustily
- malevolently
- maliciously
- malignantly
- meanly
- mightily
- muscularly
- nastily
- obnoxiously
- powerfully
- rancorously
- robustly
- roughshod
- roundly
- scornfully
- sharply
- snappily
- spiritedly
- spitefully
- spunkily
- stiffly
- stoutly
- strenuously
- strongly
- sturdily
- vehemently
- venomously
- viciously
- vigorously
- villainously
- vindictively
- violently
- virulently
- vituperatively
- vivaciously
- wickedly
Meanings of gently
- adverb
- In a gentle manner.
Example Sentences
- She spoke gently to calm the crying baby.
- He laid the book gently on the table.
- The wind blew gently through the trees.
- Please handle the glassware gently to avoid breakage.
- The nurse cleaned the wound gently to avoid causing pain.
On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gently, such as: acrimoniously, actively, affably, agreeably, altruistically, amiably, angelically.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
gallantly
- adventurously
- affably
- agreeably
- amiably
- attentively
- audaciously
- benignantly
- boldly
- brashly
- bravely
- brazenly
- charmingly
- chivalrously
- civilly
- compassionately
- concernedly
- considerately
- cordially
- courageously
- courteously
- crazily
- daringly
- dauntlessly
- determinedly
- doughtily
- elegantly
- fearlessly
- firmly
- foolhardily
- foolishly
- gamely
- gently
- gracefully
- graciously
- grandly
- greatheartedly
- greatly
- grittily
- gutsily
- hardily
- hastily
- heedlessly
- heroically
- high-mindedly
- honorably
- hotheadedly
- impetuously
- imprudently
- impulsively
- incautiously
- ingratiatingly
- insanely
- intrepidly
- kindheartedly
- kindly
- loftily
- magnanimously
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- majestically
- manfully
- nobly
- overconfidently
- pluckily
- politely
- precipitately
- rashly
- recklessly
- resolutely
- respectfully
- self-confidently
- sociably
- solicitously
- spiritedly
- spunkily
- stalwartly
- stoutheartedly
- stoutly
- tactfully
- thoughtfully
- thoughtlessly
- unflinchingly
- urbanely
- valiantly
- valorously
- venerably
- venturesomely
- venturously
- wildly
- winningly
tactfully
- affably
- agreeably
- ambiguously
- amiably
- attentively
- beautifully
- benignantly
- cautiously
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- civilly
- compassionately
- concernedly
- considerately
- cordially
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- equivocally
- erroneously
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- graciously
- hypocritically
- indirectly
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- insincerely
- kindheartedly
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- long-windedly
- mendaciously
- politely
- precisely
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- sensitively
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- softly
- solicitously
- subtly
- untruthfully
- urbanely
- verbosely
- winningly
- wordily
faintly
- agilely
- airily
- almost inconceivably
- almost not
- barely
- breezily
- by a hair
- by no means
- carelessly
- casually
- comparatively
- daintily
- delicately
- detectably
- easily
- ethereally
- feebly
- flippantly
- freely
- frivolously
- gently
- gingerly
- gradually
- heedlessly
- imperceptibly
- in a low voice
- in a whisper
- in low tones
- in silence
- inaudibly
- indifferently
- infrequently
- just
- leniently
- little
- low
- mildly
- moderately
- murmuring
- nimbly
- no more than
- no way
- noiselessly
- not a bit
- not at all
- not by much
- not likely
- not markedly
- not measurably
- not much
- not notably
- not noticeably
- not often
- not quite
- once in a blue moon
- only
- only just
- peacefully
- perceptibly
- practically
- pretty near
- quietly
- rarely
- readily
- scantly
- seldom
- silently
- simply
- slightingly
- slightly
- smoothly
- softly
- somewhat
- sotto voce
- soundlessly
- sparingly
- sparsely
- sporadically
- subtly
- tacitly
- tenderly
- tenuously
- thinly
- thoughtlessly
- timidly
- unsubstantially
- voicelessly
- weakly
- well
- with trouble
lamely
- bloodlessly
- delicately
- faintly
- feebly
- frailly
- gently
- halfheartedly
- impotently
- ineffectively
- ineffectually
- languidly
- lazily
- listlessly
- nervelessly
- shakily
- softly
- spinelessly
- spiritlessly
- uncertainly
- weakly
haltingly
- calculatingly
- calmly
- casually
- circumspectly
- deliberately
- designedly
- falteringly
- gently
- gradually
- hesitantly
- hesitatingly
- languidly
- lazily
- leisurely
- nonchalantly
- slowly
- studiedly
- tentatively
- unhurriedly