fragilely
/ˈfrædʒəli/
adverb
- In a way that is easily broken, damaged, or weak.
- The butterfly's wings moved fragilely in the breeze.
- The old man walked fragilely across the icy sidewalk.
- She handled the antique vase fragilely, afraid it might crack.
- In a delicate or vulnerable manner, emotionally or physically.
- The child fragilely reached out to pet the nervous dog.
- He fragilely admitted his fears to the counselor.
- After the bad news, she smiled fragilely, trying not to cry.
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