| Main Entry: | gently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | quietly and softly |
Synonyms: |
blandly, lightly, mildly, smoothly |
| Main Entry: | gently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | kindly |
Synonyms: |
benevolently, considerately, tenderly |
| Main Entry: | gradually |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happening slowly, evenly |
Synonyms: |
bit by bit, by degrees, by installments, constantly, continuously, deliberately, gently, imperceptibly, in small doses, inch by inch, increasingly, little by little, moderately, perceptibly, piece by piece, piecemeal, progressively, regularly, sequentially, serially, steadily, step by step, successively, unhurriedly |
Antonyms: |
abruptly, fastly, intermittently, suddenly |
| Main Entry: | moderately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | to a degree, to some extent |
Synonyms: |
a little, averagely, enough, fairly, gently, in moderation, in reason, kind of, more or less, more than not, not exactly, passably, pretty, quite, quite a bit, rather, reasonably, slightly, so-so, some, something, somewhat, sort of, temperately, tolerable, tolerably, tolerantly, within limits, within reason |
Antonyms: |
immoderately, unlimitedly |
| Main Entry: | softly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lightly |
Synonyms: |
agilely, airily, breezily, carelessly, daintily, delicately, faintly, gently, gingerly, gradually, nimbly, quietly, smoothly, tenderly |
| Main Entry: | politely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | thoughtfully |
Synonyms: |
affably, agreeably, amiably, attentively, benignantly, charmingly, civilly, compassionately, concernedly, considerately, cordially, courteously, elegantly, gallantly, gently, gracefully, graciously, ingratiatingly, kindheartedly, kindly, respectfully, sociably, solicitously, tactfully, urbanely, winningly |
| Main Entry: | prettily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | pleasingly |
Synonyms: |
beautifully, cutely, gently, gorgeously, politely |
| Main Entry: | reasonably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | to a moderate degree |
Synonyms: |
calmly, evenly, fairly, gently, leniently, mildly, moderately, prudently, sparingly, temperately, tolerantly |
| Main Entry: | slowly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | moderately |
Synonyms: |
calmly, casually, deliberately, gently, gradually, haltingly, languidly, lazily, leisurely, nonchalantly, unhurriedly |
| Main Entry: | sweetly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a sweet manner |
Synonyms: |
agreeably, charmingly, comfortably, gently, gratefully, kindly, lovingly, pleasantly, smoothly, softly, warmly |