1. In a gradual manner
   "a gently sloping terrain" 
2. In a gentle manner
   "he talked gently to the injured animal"
   - mildly 
3. With little weight or force
   - lightly, softly

See also: gentle

Encyclopedia: Gently

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• bristle fern
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• bristle-pointed
• bristlecone fir
• bristlecone pine
• bristled
• bristlegrass
• bristlelike
• bristletail
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• bristly
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• Bristol
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• Bristol Channel
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• Britain
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