Gently and Roundly

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Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.

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Roundly is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled

Roundly adverb - In a vigorous and forceful manner.

Usage example: roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax

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Gently is an antonym for roundly.

Nearby Words: round, rounder

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