What does delicately mean?
Delicately means In a delicate manner; exquisitely..
Delicately
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a delicate manner; exquisitely..
Definitions by Sense
- In a delicate manner; exquisitely.
- Tactfully.
Example Sentences
The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes.
The intergrown foliage atop a xylosma hedge appears to be delicately balanced on long wooden fingers.
He approached the main subject delicately.
Synonyms for delicately
Antonyms for delicately
Related Words
Word Forms
- more delicately
- most delicately
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for delicately?
Common synonyms include fine, exquisitely, finely.
What is the opposite of delicately?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use delicately in a sentence?
The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes.
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