delicately
Translation
delicately, carefully, finely
Examples
She delicately placed the flower in the vase.
She delicately placed the flower in the vase.
He delicately broached the sensitive subject.
He delicately broached the sensitive subject.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) delicately modifies a verb The artist painted the details delicately.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carefully, gently, finely; Antonyms: roughly, carelessly
Etymology
From 'delicate' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
It describes an action done in a 'delicate' manner. If you handle something delicate, you do it delicately.