delicately

[ˈdɛlɪkətli]

delicately Definition

  • 1in a way that is gentle and careful, and often beautiful or intricate
  • 2in a way that is easily broken or damaged

Using delicately: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "delicately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She delicately placed the fragile vase on the shelf.

  • Example

    The snowflakes fell delicately from the sky.

  • Example

    He delicately handled the antique book.

delicately Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: delicately in Brief

The adverb 'delicately' [ˈdɛlɪkətli] describes an action done in a gentle, careful, and often beautiful or intricate way. It can also refer to something that is easily broken or damaged. Examples include 'She delicately placed the fragile vase on the shelf' and 'He delicately handled the antique book.'