definition of
[gently]

[1] #1 gently r. in a gradual manner; "a gently sloping terrain". wn

[2] #2 gently r. [mildly] in a gentle manner; "he talked gently to the injured animal". wn

[3] #3 gently r. [lightly, softly] with little weight or force; "she kissed him lightly on the forehead". wn