delicately

//ˈdɛlɪkətli//
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Adverb

delicatelyCanonical form
1

In a careful, gentle, or subtle manner.

She delicately placed the flowers in the vase.

2

With fine or intricate detail; in a refined or elegant way.

The artist delicately painted the intricate patterns on the vase.

3

In a way that requires sensitivity or tact.

She delicately raised the subject of his recent divorce.