gentle [gentler, gentlest](gradual rather than steep or sudden) adjective [UK: ˈdʒen.tl̩] [US: ˈdʒen.tl̩]
gradual(proceeding by steps or small degrees) adjective [UK: ˈɡræ.dʒʊəl] [US: ˈɡræ.dʒuːəl]The storm has gradually abated. = La tormenta ha amainado gradualmente.
gradualmente adverb
gradually(in gradual manner) adverb [UK: ˈɡræ.dʒʊə.li] [US: ˈɡræ.dʒuːə.li]The storm has gradually abated. = La tormenta ha amainado gradualmente.