Lightly and softly, not harshly (6)

I believe the answer is:

gently

(Other definitions for gently that I've seen before include "'Softly, kindly (6)'" , "Softly, delicately" , "In mild and moderate manner, not in rough way" , "in a peaceful manner?" , "Lightly, mildly, softly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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