gently

As a noun gentleness

is the state of being gentle.

As an adverb gently is

in a gentle manner.

As a noun tender

is (label) (l) (fuel-carrying railroad car).

As an adverb gently is

in a gentle manner.

As a noun tenderness

is a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings.

As an adverb gently is

in a gentle manner.

As adverbs the difference between firmly and gently

is that firmly is in a firm or definite or strong manner while gently is in a gentle manner.

As an adverb gently

is in a gentle manner.

As a noun firm is

a business partnership; the name under which it trades.

As an adjective firm is

steadfast, secure, hard (in position.

As a verb firm is

to make firm or strong; fix securely.

As adverbs the difference between gently and quietly

is that gently is in a gentle manner while quietly is in a quiet manner.

As adverbs the difference between gently and politely

is that gently is in a gentle manner while politely is in a polite manner.

As adverbs the difference between gently and sweetly

is that gently is in a gentle manner while sweetly is in a sweet or pleasant manner.

As adverbs the difference between slowly and gently

is that slowly is at a slow pace while gently is in a gentle manner.

As adverbs the difference between gently and kindly

is that gently is in a gentle manner while kindly is in a kind manner, out of kindness.

As an adjective kindly is

having a kind personality.