softly, lightly and mildly
nibble maybe?
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The root word for "gently" is "gentle."
The root word for "gently" is "gentle."
Gently has two syllables: gent-ly.
Gently Gently
She gently placed the fragile glass ornament on the shelf.
Sanft
That is the correct spelling of "gradually" (a little at a time).
More gently and most gently. Don't try to use "gentlier" and "gentliest."
Jenna gently stoked the wing of the baby bird.
Softly is an adverb.