gently

gen|tly [ `dʒentli ] adverb ***

1. ) carefully, without a lot of force or sudden change in movement:

She tapped him gently on the shoulder.

Gently peel the paper off.

a ) with small or slow movements:

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

2. ) in a kind way, being careful not to frighten or upset someone:

As gently as possible, he told her the bad news.

Tell your child gently but firmly, No.

3. ) gradually, with no steep slopes or sudden change in direction:

a gently rising hill