gently vs roughly

gently

adv
  • In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree. 

  • Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly. 

  • From a gentle or high-class family. 

  • Quietly: without much noise or motion. 

roughly

adv
  • In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness. 

  • Unevenly or irregularly. 

  • Without precision or exactness; imprecisely but close to in quantity or amount; approximately. 

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