gentleheadway
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntəlˌhɛdweɪ/
US /ˈdʒɛntəlˌhɛdweɪ/
A slow and careful way of moving forward.
The little boat made gentleheadway across the calm lake.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A calm and unhurried start to a journey.
They made gentleheadway out of the harbor at sunrise.
3. A kind and patient way of making progress on a task.
With gentleheadway, she finished her homework without stress.
4. A soft, gradual improvement over time.
The garden showed gentleheadway as spring arrived.