gentlybutdistinctly
adverbUK /ˈdʒentli bʌt dɪˈstɪŋktli/
US /ˈdʒentli bʌt dɪˈstɪŋktli/
In a soft and quiet way, but still clear enough to notice.
She tapped the table gently but distinctly to get everyone's attention.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a way that is not harsh but is easy to tell apart from other things.
The two colors were gently but distinctly different.
3. With a light touch that is still easy to hear or feel.
He knocked gently but distinctly on the door.
4. In a calm manner that still stands out plainly.
Her voice was gently but distinctly firm.