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Meanings of gently in English

Portuguese
delicadamente

With little weight or force.

delicadamente
Portuguese
delicadamente

In a gentle manner.

delicadamente
Usage of gently in English
1
Ask her,' he says gently, 'to give the young woman good advice.
Wolf hall
2
Add prepared vegetables, reduce heat and gently sauté for approximately 10 minutes.
Radio NZ
3
Thus spoke the youth in tears; but the maiden gently reproved him.
Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volum...
4
It's been a long time since I fought, Scathach, Flamel said gently.
The Alchemyst
5
Add the lemongrass stalk and continue to cook gently for two minutes.
The Irish Times
6
Let's revisit that trust issue one last time, okay? he suggested gently.
Deadly promises
7
Cook the quinoa in boiling water for 15 minutes, by simmering gently.
The Irish Times
8
You must worry about her. Her question came gently, laced with understanding.
Gingham bride
9
Nancy said gently, 'Never fear, you'll have a letter soon from him.'
Sword of Honour
10
He could hear the river moving gently and easily on its way.
The Illustrated Man
11
Cover and allow to gently cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
The Guardian
12
The vicomte closed the door gently, leaving the key in the lock.
The Grey Cloak
13
She heard Takagishi approach and felt his hand gently on her shoulder.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
14
One placard gently teased: Do you too have problems with your leader.
The Irish Times
15
After a moment Pralt said gently, 'That's all you've ever been, Temper.
Night of Knives
16
Rinse and gently pat drummettes of excess water with a paper towel.
Ebony
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Translations for gently
Portuguese
delicadamente
Gently through the time
Gently across language varieties
Canada
Common
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
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