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Meanings of gently in English
Portuguese
delicadamente Portuguese
delicadamente Synonyms
Examples for "softly"
Examples for "softly"
1
These faint traces you left that say however softly: I was here.
2
He went forward a short way and Anborn came softly behind him.
3
Unis said softly, 'The doctor says it's unlikely I'll carry another, John.
4
Dynamic influences suggest that taking the softly-softly approach is unlikely to work.
5
Others speculated this softly-softly strategy was borne of need, rather than choice.
1
In a statement later, RBS said: These decisions are not taken lightly.
2
The vote for strike action had not been taken lightly, she said.
3
Pornography is a very strong word; it's not to be taken lightly.
4
Mr Turia said the decision to split had not been taken lightly.
5
He said his decision to stand down had not been taken lightly.
Usage of gently in English
1
Ask her,' he says gently, 'to give the young woman good advice.
2
Add prepared vegetables, reduce heat and gently sauté for approximately 10 minutes.
3
Thus spoke the youth in tears; but the maiden gently reproved him.
4
It's been a long time since I fought, Scathach, Flamel said gently.
5
Add the lemongrass stalk and continue to cook gently for two minutes.
6
Let's revisit that trust issue one last time, okay? he suggested gently.
7
Cook the quinoa in boiling water for 15 minutes, by simmering gently.
8
You must worry about her. Her question came gently, laced with understanding.
9
Nancy said gently, 'Never fear, you'll have a letter soon from him.'
10
He could hear the river moving gently and easily on its way.
11
Cover and allow to gently cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
12
The vicomte closed the door gently, leaving the key in the lock.
13
She heard Takagishi approach and felt his hand gently on her shoulder.
14
One placard gently teased: Do you too have problems with your leader.
15
After a moment Pralt said gently, 'That's all you've ever been, Temper.
16
Rinse and gently pat drummettes of excess water with a paper towel.
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Gently through the time
Gently across language varieties
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