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Delicately
ˈdɛlɪkətli
Delicately definitions
adverb
delicately
- in a manner displaying fineness of texture or structure and intricate workmanship
"a silk dress delicately embroidered in gold"
- in a pleasantly subtle and subdued manner; lightly
"delicately scented leaves"
- in a very careful or finely judged manner; gently
"she took the jewel in her hands, holding it delicately"
- in a highly sensitive or thoughtful way; tactfully
"that's a sensitive issue that has to be approached delicately"
- in a way that is easily upset or affected
"the game was delicately balanced approaching half-time"