gently

to make light physical contact with something or someone

to speak in a soft, kind voice

to apply light pressure to something

to move your hand slowly and lightly over a surface

to speak very softly, close to someone's ear

to ask a question in a soft, non-demanding tone

to move back and forth in a slow, rhythmic way

to tap someone or something with a flat hand

to propose an idea in a mild and careful way

to remind someone in a polite and non-forceful way

to swing slowly from side to side

to cause someone to stop sleeping in a calm way

having a soft, slight curve

mildly or subtly funny