DELICATELY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Delicately

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdɛlɪkətli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

in a manner displaying fineness of texture or structure and intricate workmanship

Short Definition:

in manner displaying fineness of texture or structure and intricate workmanship

Examples:
  • a silk dress delicately embroidered in gold
  • delicately carved wooden sculptures
  • his book is complex and delicately layered
Definition:

in a very careful or finely judged manner; gently

Short Definition:

in very careful or finely judged manner

Examples:
  • she took the jewel in her hands, holding it delicately

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