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 ]