1
as in weakly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in tenderly
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gently
Place the dough in a 9-inch pie pan, pressing it gently into the corners.
—
Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Only use the bristle side of a broom to gently brush off the snow.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Survivors dig new graves and gently lower into them bags of bones — bags that weigh almost nothing but mean everything to them.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 6 May 2026
For latex paint stains, apply soapy water, scrub gently with a brush, and blot dry.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The piece creates a gently glowing, romantic atmosphere that segues perfectly with an evening informed by the storied garden design of Northern Italy.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Using a small brush gently will help clean it completely without causing too much damage to the bristles.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Only use the bristle side of a broom to gently brush off the snow.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Survivors dig new graves and gently lower into them bags of bones — bags that weigh almost nothing but mean everything to them.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 6 May 2026
For latex paint stains, apply soapy water, scrub gently with a brush, and blot dry.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The piece creates a gently glowing, romantic atmosphere that segues perfectly with an evening informed by the storied garden design of Northern Italy.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Using a small brush gently will help clean it completely without causing too much damage to the bristles.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gently
Adverb
-
Because Anna and Matteo were never actually together, her clear attraction with Michael doesn’t face any meaningful obstacles, aside from some obligatory (and weakly justified) initial sniping between the two leads.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
-
But Rodríguez struck out Olson on a check swing, and Austin Riley weakly rolled a change-up to shortstop to end the threat.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Theo-tene-matsu pine trees planted centuries ago still remain, many of which have been cared for tenderly by the same family of gardeners for generations.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
-
The new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles (streaming on Apple TV) tenderly illustrates the relentless, creative work of making a living online, Sophie Gilbert writes.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
The Spa is softly lit, cypress lined, curtain draped—truly a destination spa with thoughtful touches like aromatic neck pillows and custom tea blends.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
-
The skirt was a floor-length, softly flowing pale blush pink in a sheer, lightweight fabric.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Adverb
-
Alice Williams, an accomplished artist who became an influencer at age 80, has won the hearts of social media with her Instagram post that featured her husband, Don, sweetly helping her out with goodies sent to their home.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Over pinwheeling synths, Mahesh inhabits her narrator’s misplaced longing with gooey, heart-eyed delusion and sweetly pathetic determination.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Jimmy Dean’s precooked links delivered a delicately smoky, savory flavor with a hint of earthy white pepper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
-
Beneath her skinny brows, a silver highlighter delicately lined them.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 May 2026
Adverb
-
Thank God for the other returning stars, including Stanley Tucci’s divinely calm and in-control Nigel and Emily Blunt as the franchise’s forever MVP, as absolutely batshit and too-often-right Emily.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Besides being a record of events, the work is a crafty portrayal of kingship, presenting Akbar in an adulatory tone, as an exemplary and divinely favored ruler.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Infantino, as Henry Bushnell writes, talked rather feebly about working together and, randomly, said an upcoming under-15 tournament for all member associations was something to encourage co-operation.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
-
Heathcliff’s racial ambiguity — so central to the novel’s violence and otherness — is feebly erased.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Williams says the same approach can help caregivers respond more compassionately when someone with dementia expresses a mistaken belief, confusing idea, or hallucination.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gently. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
