Gently and Steeply

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Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.

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Steeply is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled

Steeply adverb - In a steep manner.

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Gently is an antonym for steeply.

Nearby Words: steep, steepness, steeple, steepen

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