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gently

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/ˈdʒɛn.tli/ · gen-tly

In a mild or kind manner.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a mild or kind manner.

نرمی یا مہربانی کے ساتھ.

نرمی سے

narmi se

Formal: نرمی سے

Synonyms

softlymildlytenderlyآہستگی سےنرمی سےمہربانی سے

Antonyms

harshlyroughlybrutallyخشونت سےکٹھوربے رحمی سے

Common Collocations

  • gently caress
  • speak gently
  • gently remind

Example Sentences

She spoke gently to the frightened child.

اس نے خوفزدہ بچے سے نرمی سے بات کی.

Us ne khaufzada bachay se narmi se baat ki.

The wind blew gently through the trees.

ہوا درختوں کے درمیان نرمی سے چل رہی تھی.

Hawa darakhton ke darmiyan narmi se chal rahi thi.

He gently placed the book on the table.

اس نے کتاب کو میز پر نرمی سے رکھا.

Us ne kitaab ko mez par narmi se rakha.

Easily Confused With

gently:Gently refers to the manner of doing something softly, while gently could be confused with 'gently' which is not a standalone word.

Word Family

gentle
adjectiveنرم
gentleness
nounنرمی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'gently' with images of soft clouds or gentle waves.

Picture a soft breeze caressing flowers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نرمی سے گزرے گی وہ لمحے کی چادر, / صبر سے گزرنا ہے وقت کی مقدار.

Narmi se guzaray gi woh lamhay ki chadar, / Sabr se guzarna hai waqt ki miqdaar.

It will pass softly, the moments' sheet, / Patience is required to endure the quantity of time.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نرمی میں طاقت ہے.

Narmi mein taqat hai.

There is strength in gentleness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "gentil" — noble or kind

First known use: 14th century

The word evolved from Old French into Middle English, retaining its meaning of softness or tenderness.