gently meaning in Bangla — আলতোভাবে, মৃদুভাবে

Meaning

In a soft, careful way that avoids force.

Example sentences

Stir the mixture gently.মিশ্রণটি আলতো করে নাড়ো।
He gently woke the child.সে আলতো করে শিশুটিকে জাগাল।

Common phrases with “gently”

stir gentlyআলতো করে নাড়া
gently slopingমৃদু ঢালু
handle gentlyযত্ন করে ধরা

A common mistake

The slope was gently and easy to climb.→The slope was gentle and easy to climb.

Gently describes how something is done — she closed it gently. After was, seemed or looked, the adjective gentle is needed. The compound gently sloping keeps the adverb because it describes sloping.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: softly, lightly

Antonyms: roughly

Similar words, and what each means

softly
মৃদুস্বরে; নরমভাবে
In a quiet or gentle way.
lightly
হালকাভাবে; অল্প পরিমাণে
With little force or weight, or in a small amount.

Opposite words

roughly
প্রায়, মোটামুটি
Approximately; not exactly.

“gently” elsewhere on EnglishBD

"Pull your weight" is often used to gently complain that someone is not doing their share.
English Idioms about Hard Work →
Acknowledge the other person first, then give your view gently: 'I see your point, but…', 'I'm not sure about that', or 'I'm afraid I don't agree.' This keeps the conversation friendly.
English Phrases for Agreeing and Disagreeing →
For 'v', bite your lower lip gently and hum — vvvvv. You should feel a buzz and see your top teeth.
V and W Sound Difference →

Where this word is used

Check yourself

“gently” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • পাক্ষিকভাবে, প্রতি দুই সপ্তাহে
- • অবিরাম, অবিরত
- • আলতোভাবে, মৃদুভাবে
- • এদিকে, ইতিমধ্যে
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আলতোভাবে, মৃদুভাবে — gently (adverb) — আলতোভাবে, মৃদুভাবে. In a soft, careful way that avoids force.
Which word is closest in meaning to “gently”?
- • headlong
- • definitely
- • softly
- • enthusiastically
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softly — softly — মৃদুস্বরে; নরমভাবে. In a quiet or gentle way.