100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "gently"

Definition

The adverb gently means to perform an action with a soft, mild, or tender manner. It often implies a careful or light touch, avoiding harshness or force.

Synonyms

• Softly
• Lightly
• Tenderly
• Carefully
• Mildly
• Smoothly
• Calmly
• Delicately
• Quietly

Antonyms

• Harshly
• Roughly
• Forcefully
• Violently
• Abruptly
• Sternly

Examples

1. She placed the baby gently in the crib.
2. The teacher spoke gently to the students to calm them down.
3. He gently brushed the dust off the old photograph.
4. The wind blew gently through the trees.
5. She closed the door gently so it wouldn't make a sound.
6. The nurse handled the newborn gently during the examination.
7. He gently reminded her of the meeting time.
8. The cat was gently purring on her lap.
9. She gently rocked the chair back and forth.
10. He placed his hand on her shoulder gently.
11. The waves lapped gently against the shore.
12. She gently squeezed the toothpaste onto the brush.
13. The sun rose gently over the horizon.
14. He gently pushed the door open.
15. The mother gently scolded her child for misbehaving.
16. The artist applied the paint gently to create a soft effect.
17. She spoke gently to soothe his worries.
18. The dog was gently nudging her for attention.
19. The chef stirred the sauce gently to avoid splattering.
20. He gently lifted the fragile vase from the shelf.
21. The breeze gently rustled the leaves.
22. She laid the blanket gently over the sleeping child.
23. He gently caressed her cheek.
24. The therapist gently guided her through the process.
25. The baby was gently put to sleep with a lullaby.
26. The gardener gently pruned the roses.
27. She gently placed the flowers in the vase.
28. He gently reminded her of the deadline.
29. The horse was gently led back to the stable.
30. The waves gently washed over her feet.
31. She gently shut the book after reading.
32. The coach spoke gently to the players after their loss.
33. The rain fell gently on the rooftop.
34. He gently touched the surface of the water.
35. The speaker addressed the audience gently.
36. She gently tousled his hair.
37. The therapist spoke gently to the patient.
38. He placed the fragile egg gently in the basket.
39. She gently reminded him to take his medicine.
40. The fog rolled in gently over the hills.
41. He gently guided her back to safety.
42. The mother gently kissed her child's forehead.
43. The little girl gently brushed the puppy's fur.
44. The conductor waved his baton gently to start the performance.
45. She gently pulled the blanket up to her chin.
46. He gently smiled at the shy child.
47. The wind gently stirred the curtains.
48. She touched his arm gently to get his attention.
49. The child was gently reprimanded for his behavior.
50. He gently placed a finger on her lips to quiet her.
51. The singer's voice was gently soothing.
52. The waves gently lapped against the boat.
53. She gently brushed away a tear from her cheek.
54. He spoke gently to calm the frightened dog.
55. The teacher gently corrected the student's mistake.
56. The breeze gently lifted her hair.
57. She gently unwrapped the gift.
58. He gently nudged her to get her attention.
59. The flowers swayed gently in the breeze.
60. She gently reminded him to drive safely.
61. The light gently illuminated the room.
62. He gently placed his hand on her back.
63. The book fell to the floor, but she picked it up gently.
64. The kitten was gently playing with a string.
65. She gently adjusted the picture frame on the wall.
66. The waves gently crashed against the rocks.
67. He gently shook her awake.
68. The snow fell gently, covering the ground.
69. She spoke gently, understanding his feelings.
70. He gently adjusted his glasses.
71. The leaves gently fell from the trees.
72. She gently set the table for dinner.
73. He gently took her hand in his.
74. The child was gently coaxed into finishing their meal.
75. The sun set gently behind the mountains.
76. She gently reminded him to be careful.
77. He gently stroked the dog’s fur.
78. The dancer moved gently across the stage.
79. The mother gently sang a lullaby to her child.
80. The wind gently swayed the branches.
81. She gently adjusted her scarf.
82. He gently took the book from her hands.
83. The clouds gently floated by in the sky.
84. She gently swayed to the music.
85. He gently placed a kiss on her forehead.
86. The river flowed gently down the valley.
87. She gently closed her eyes to relax.
88. He gently pressed the button to start the machine.
89. The teacher gently encouraged her students.
90. She gently touched the surface of the water.
91. The waves gently rolled onto the beach.
92. He gently placed the calligraphy pen on the desk.
93. The mother gently wiped her child's face.
94. She gently patted the horse’s neck.
95. He gently opened the window to let in fresh air.
96. The clouds gently covered the sun.
97. She gently placed her hand on his shoulder.
98. The music played gently in the background.
99. He gently folded the letter and put it away.
100. The child was gently rocked in the swing.