Gently and Precipitously

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Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.

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Precipitously is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled

Precipitously adverb - With excessive or careless speed.

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Gently is an antonym for precipitously.

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Precipitously and Gently. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gently/precipitously

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