| Main Entry: | gently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | quietly and softly |
Synonyms: |
blandly, lightly, mildly, smoothly |
| Main Entry: | mildly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | gently |
Synonyms: |
blandly, calmly, compassionately, delicately, genially, gingerly, imperturbably, indifferently, kindly, lightly, meekly, moderately, mollifyingly, patiently, quietly, softly, soothingly, temperately, tenderly, tepidly, tolerantly, tranquilly |
Antonyms: |
harshly, roughly, violently |
| Main Entry: | flatly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | tediously |
Synonyms: |
blandly, dully, lifelessly, monotonously, sluggishly, unemotionally, unenthusiastically |