in a gradual manner; a gently sloping terrain'
in a gentle manner; he talked gently to the injured animal
[ Syn: mildly , mildly , mildly , mildly , mildly , mildly , mildly , mildly ]
with little weight or force; she kissed him lightly on the forehead
[ Syn: lightly , lightly , softly , softly , lightly , lightly , softly , softly , lightly , lightly , softly , softly , lightly , lightly , softly , softly ]