Cattily and Gently

Cattily

Cattily adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.
Usage example: commented cattily that the woman onstage was wearing an ugly dress

Gently is an antonym for cattily.

Nearby Word: catty

Gently

Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.
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Synonyms for Gently

Cattily is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled
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