Answer: gently

AnswerCrossword Clue
GENTLY"Flow ..., sweet Afton": Burns
gentlyGENT
gentlymild; kindly
gentlynot rough or severe; moderate
GENTLYWith little weight or force
GENTLYHow George Harrison's guitar "weeps"
GENTLYHow to handle something fragile
GENTLYWith patience
GENTLYWith T.L.C.
GENTLYOne way to break the news
GENTLYGradually.
GENTLYKindly.
GENTLYNice way to break bad news
GENTLYIn a soft way
GENTLYWith a light touch
GENTLYWith tenderness
GENTLYWith little pressure