Delicately

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛləkətliː/

Delicately (adv)

  1. In a way that is gentle and careful, so nothing is damaged or hurt.
  2. With a low, careful sound or movement, not loud or rough.
  3. In a way that is subtle, with small differences that are not easy to notice.

Examples

  • She handled the glass delicately so it would not break.
  • He spoke delicately, lowering his voice so nobody felt upset.

Delicately (adverb)

Examples

  • She lifted the glass delicately so it would not slip.
  • He handled the fragile box delicately during the move.