Meaning of the word delicately in English

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delicately

US /ˈdel.ə.kət.li/

UK /ˈdel.ə.kət.li/

in a very careful or gentle way

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

gently carefully softly tenderly finely

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.

Synonym:

precisely subtly finely skillfully expertly

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