gently
English
/ˈdʒɛntli/
adv
Definitions
- in a gentle manner
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English gentilly affix from English gentle (well-born, of a good family respectable birth).
Origin
English
gentle
Gloss
well-born, of a good family respectable birth
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- gentilly English
- gentle English
- gentle-handed English
- gentle-hearted English
- gentlebeing English
- gentlefolk English
- gentlefolks English
- gentlegirl English
- gentlehearted English
- gentlehood English
- gentleman English
- gentleness English
- gentleship English
- gentlesome English
- gentlewoman English
- ungentle English
- gentil Middle English
- gentilly Middle English