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Learn to pronounce de·li·cate·ly

/ˈdeləkətlē/
adverb
  1. in a manner displaying fineness of texture or structure and intricate workmanship.
    "a silk dress delicately embroidered in gold"
  2. in a very careful or finely judged manner; gently.
    "she took the jewel in her hands, holding it delicately"

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Synonyms for DELICATELY: faintly, shakily, gently, weakly, feebly, softly, frailly, languidly; Antonyms of DELICATELY: strongly, firmly, vigorously, ...
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On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to delicately, such as: beautifully, cautiously, deftly, elegantly, exquisitely, and finely.
3 days ago · delicate implies exquisiteness, subtlety, and fragility. delicate craftsmanship. dainty sometimes carries an additional suggestion of smallness ...
​with careful or sensitive treatment, without hurting anyone's feelings. This matter needs to be delicately handled. ​in a way that is light and pleasant; ...
In a delicate manner; exquisitely. The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes. Wiktionary.