fragilely
Translation
fragilely, delicately
Examples
The antique was fragilely balanced on the shelf.
The antique was fragilely balanced on the shelf.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) modifies a verb to describe how an action is done. The antique was fragilely balanced on the shelf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delicately, weakly; Antonyms: strongly, sturdily
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'fragile' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is simply the adverb form of 'fragile'. If something is done 'fragilely', it's done in a fragile manner.