Gently and Meanly

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Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.

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Meanly is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled

Meanly adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Usage example: in a meanly worded letter she told me that she never wanted to see me again

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Gently is an antonym for meanly.

Nearby Words: mean, meanness

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