delicately
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/
adverb
- In a way that is gentle, careful, or light, especially to avoid damage or harm.
- He delicately touched the butterfly's wing.
- She delicately placed the antique book on the shelf.
- The surgeon delicately removed the splinter from the patient's finger.
- In a way that shows sensitivity and tact in a difficult situation.
- The manager delicately explained the layoffs to the team.
- She delicately asked if he needed help with the problem.
- He delicately avoided the topic of her divorce.
- In a subtle, fine, or refined manner.
- The artist delicately shaded the edges of the drawing.
- The music was delicately played on a single violin.
- The flowers were delicately scented with jasmine.
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