gentlybutdefinitely
adverbUK /ˈdʒentli bʌt ˈdefɪnətli/
US /ˈdʒentli bʌt ˈdefɪnətli/
In a soft and kind way, but making it very clear what you mean.
She gentlybutdefinitely told the puppy to get off the sofa.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Saying no in a nice voice so the other person knows you really mean it.
He gentlybutdefinitely said no to one more cookie.
3. Being quiet and calm while still making the rules clear.
The teacher gentlybutdefinitely asked the class to line up.
4. Showing care in your words while still being sure of what you want.
She gentlybutdefinitely reminded him to call his grandma.