gently

An adverb meaning "in a soft, mild, or careful manner." It is used to describe actions performed with tenderness, lightness, or gradual force, avoiding harshness or suddenness.

ruНаречие, означающее «мягко, нежно или осторожно». Используется для описания действий, выполняемых с нежностью, легкостью или постепенным усилием, избегая резкости или внезапности.esAdverbio que significa «con suavidad, delicadeza o cuidado». Se usa para describir acciones realizadas con ternura, ligereza o esfuerzo gradual, evitando brusquedad o lo súbito.frAdverbe signifiant « avec douceur, délicatesse ou précaution ». Il décrit une action faite avec tendresse, légèreté ou effort progressif, en évitant toute brusquerie ou soudaineté.deAdverb, das bedeutet „sanft, zart oder vorsichtig“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit Zartheit, Leichtigkeit oder allmählicher Kraft ausgeführt werden, ohne Härte oder Plötzlichkeit.ptAdvérbio que significa «de maneira suave, delicada ou cuidadosa». Usado para descrever ações feitas com ternura, leveza ou esforço gradual, evitando aspereza ou brusquidão.zh副词，表示“轻柔地、温和地或小心地”。用于描述以温柔、轻缓或渐进的方式进行的动作，避免突然或粗暴。arظرف يعني «بلطف أو برقة أو بحذر». يُستخدم لوصف الأفعال التي تُؤدَّى برقة أو خفة أو تدريج في القوة، مع تجنّب الشدة أو المفاجأة.

1. Softly or mildly A2 formal

   In a gentle manner; with softness, care, or tenderness.

   • She gently stroked the cat's fur.
   • He spoke gently to the frightened child.
   • The nurse gently cleaned the wound.

   ruНежноesSuavementefrDoucement / avec douceurdeSanftptGentilmentezh轻轻地arبلطف

   Synonymes: carefullydelicatelykindlylightlymildlysmoothlytenderly

   Antonymes: forcefullyharshlyroughlyviolently

2. Gradually or slowly B1 formal

   In a gradual or moderate way, without force or suddenness.

   • The slope gently rises toward the summit.
   • Gently stir the mixture until it thickens.
   • The temperature gently decreased throughout the night.

   ruПостепенноesgradualmente o suavementefrdoucement, progressivementdeAllmählichptSuavementezh轻轻地arتدريجيًا

   Synonymes: graduallylightlymildlymoderatelyslowly

   Antonymes: abruptlyforcefullysuddenlyviolently

• more gently comparative form
• most gently superlative form