gently in WordNet English dictionary

1. in a gradual manner
   "a gently sloping terrain"
   gently  gently 
   
2. in a gentle manner
   "he talked gently to the injured animal"
   gently  mildly  gently  mildly 
   
3. with little weight or force
   "she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
   lightly  softly  gently  lightly  softly  gently