Delicately
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛləkətliː/
Delicately (adv)
- In a way that is gentle and careful, so nothing is damaged or hurt.
- With a low, careful sound or movement, not loud or rough.
- 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.