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1) to sing softly and gently (croon)

2) to hit (a golf-ball) gently so that it rolls along the ground (putt)

3) to set aside (a plan, problem) until later; (of land) to slope (down or up) gently (shelve)

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Meaning:
gradually

changing step by step

happening slowly, evenly

moderately

to a degree, to some extent

to a degree, to some extent

sociably

thoughtfully

thoughtfully

tenderly

mildly; softly

softly

urbanely

thoughtfully

thoughtfully

GENTLY as in Wiktionary
GENTLY as in Wikipedia