gently wipe

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

To wipe something with a light touch, especially a sensitive surface or a person's skin.

wipeADVERB + wipe

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gently

Examples (10)

  • She gently wiped the tears from her eyes.
  • The nurse gently wiped the baby's face with a soft cloth.
  • He gently wiped the dust off the antique vase.
  • Please gently wipe the screen to avoid scratching it.
  • She was gently wiping the sweat from his forehead.
  • Always gently wipe your makeup off before going to sleep.
  • The conservator gently wiped the fragile manuscript.
  • With a soft tissue, he gently wiped the spilled coffee from the book cover.
  • You should gently wipe the lens of your camera, not rub it.
  • The doctor gently wiped the antiseptic solution around the wound.