delicately

US /ˈdel.ə.kət.li/
UK /ˈdel.ə.kət.li/
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in a very careful or gentle way

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She delicately placed the fragile vase on the shelf.
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He delicately wiped the dust from the old painting.
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gentlycarefullysoftlytenderlyfinely
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in a precise or subtle way

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The artist delicately blended the colors to create a smooth gradient.
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The flavor of the herbs was delicately balanced in the dish.
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preciselysubtlyfinelyskillfullyexpertly
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delicate