Gently
Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.
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Synonyms for Gently
Protectively and gently are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Protectively" instead an adverb "Gently".
Protectively
Protectively adverb - In a protective manner.
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Synonyms for Protectively
Gently and protectively are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gently" instead an adverb "Protectively".
Nearby Words: protection, protective
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At the end of Sherlock Holmes, Holmes, after having replied indifferently to Alice's asking whether he cares for her at all, takes her hand gently, confesses that he does care for her, and is finally moved to embrace her protectively.
Source: Not So Stoic
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