gently
Using light touch
Gently describes doing something in a soft, careful, or mild manner, without force or harshness.
You might gently close a door to avoid waking someone, or gently break the news to spare someone's feelings.
The word suggests tenderness, restraint, or gradual action—a slope may rise gently, criticism may be delivered gently, and a breeze may blow gently across a field.
With little volume
- lightlyWith little weight
- delicatelyIn a careful, subtle manner
- tenderlyWith gentle care
- featherlightExtremely light, weightless-feeling
cushioned · pillowy · plush · downy · silken · velvety · smooth · supple
Warmly, with goodwill
- tenderlyWith gentle care
- lovinglyWith deep affection
- warmlyWith affection shown
- affectionatelyWith loving warmth
compassionately · sympathetically · understandingly · patiently · benevolently · mercifully · charitably · humanely
In a tranquil manner
- peacefullyIn tranquil fashion
- serenelyIn a calm manner
- tranquillyIn a calm way
- placidlyIn tranquil fashion
soothingly · restfully · unhurriedly · leisurely · slowly · gradually · steadily · evenly
With deliberate attention
- cautiouslyIn a guarded manner
- mindfullyWith full present awareness
- attentivelyWith concentrated awareness
- gingerlyWith wary caution
prudently · circumspectly · heedfully · watchfully · meticulously · precisely · deftly · nimbly
In a calming way
- comfortinglyIn a consoling manner
- reassuringlyIn confidence-restoring fashion
- consolinglyIn a soothing way
- encouraginglyIn a supportive way
supportively · therapeutically · relaxingly · easing · calming · alleviating · mollifying · pacifying
softly
With little volume
- lightlyWith little weight
- delicatelyIn a careful, subtle manner
- tenderlyWith gentle care
featherlight · cushioned · pillowy · plush · downy · silken · velvety · smooth · supple · gossamer
kindly
Warmly, with goodwill
affectionately · compassionately · sympathetically · understandingly · patiently · benevolently · mercifully · charitably · humanely · caringly
calmly
In a tranquil manner
- peacefullyIn tranquil fashion
- serenelyIn a calm manner
- tranquillyIn a calm way
placidly · soothingly · restfully · unhurriedly · leisurely · slowly · gradually · steadily · evenly · smoothly
carefully
With deliberate attention
- cautiouslyIn a guarded manner
- mindfullyWith full present awareness
- attentivelyWith concentrated awareness
gingerly · prudently · circumspectly · heedfully · watchfully · meticulously · precisely · deftly · nimbly · dexterously
soothingly
In a calming way
- comfortinglyIn a consoling manner
- reassuringlyIn confidence-restoring fashion
- consolinglyIn a soothing way
encouragingly · supportively · therapeutically · relaxingly · easing · calming · alleviating · mollifying · pacifying · assuaging
quietly
Without making noise
subdued · faint · muted · soft-spoken · pianissimo · inaudibly · low · dulcet · melodious · sibilant
- ladies and gentlemenFormal crowd address
- be gentleAct with care
- gentle giantLarge but kindhearted being
- gentle breezeMild movement of air
- gentle reminderPolite prompt to remember
- gentle nudge
gentle, gentleman, gentleness, genteel, gentler, gentry, gentlest, gentlemen, gentility