1. spoke to or dealt with someone or something in a soft, kind, and careful manner
She addressed gently the concerns of the elderly residents.
Ela abordou suavemente as preocupações dos moradores idosos.
2. approached a topic or problem with tenderness and sensitivity
The counselor addressed gently the trauma the client had experienced.
A conselheira abordou suavemente o trauma que o cliente havia vivenciado.