Another word for gently

gently Synonyms

gently

modif.

Quietly and softly
mildly, blandly, smoothly; see lightly 1, mildly.
Kindly
considerately, tenderly, benevolently; see kindly 2.

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Alex gently patted her on the back.
He gently pulled his arm away and stepped back.
He lifted the nest gently and put it in a safe place in the forks of the tree.
Cade handed her a towel and gently rubbed her back.
The fresh morning air blew gently in my face, as if to welcome me, and be my merry playmate, and the sun looked at me with a warm and tender smile.

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