Gently
Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.
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Synonyms for Gently
Lightheartedly and gently are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lightheartedly" instead an adverb "Gently".
Lightheartedly
Gently and lightheartedly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gently" instead an adverb "Lightheartedly".
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Related pairs
- cordially and gently
- cordially and lightheartedly
- pleasantly and gently
- pleasantly and lightheartedly
- agreeably and gently
- agreeably and lightheartedly
- lightly and gently
- lightly and lightheartedly
- warmly and gently
- warmly and lightheartedly
- heartily and gently
- heartily and lightheartedly
- genially and gently
- genially and lightheartedly
Both words in one sentence
- Leading to a seriously heartbreaking revelation near the end of the book: the Story Girl is lightheartedly telling her friends' fortunes when she abruptly realizes that Cecily will not live to grow up, which now-adult Bev gently confirms in the narration.
Source: Literature / The Story Girl
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