delicately
Translation
delicately, carefully, gently, subtly
Examples
She delicately placed the vase on the table.
She delicately placed the vase on the table.
The issue was delicately handled by the diplomat.
The issue was delicately handled by the diplomat.
The food was delicately flavoured with herbs.
The food was delicately flavored with herbs.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) to do (sth.) delicately She delicately placed the vase on the table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carefully, gently, subtly, gracefully; Antonyms: clumsily, roughly, heavily
Etymology
From the adjective 'delicate' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Delicate' comes from Latin 'delicatus' meaning 'pleasing, delightful'.
Memory Tips
Imagine handling something 'delicate,' like a fragile piece of glass. You would do it 'delicately'.