Delicately: meaning, definitions and examples
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delicately
[ หdษlษชkษtli ]
handling or performing with great care
In a delicate or fine manner, carefully and skillfully. In a way that is gentle or sensitive, with a light touch. In a fragile or easily damaged way, with precision and attention to detail.
Synonyms
carefully, gently, precisely, skillfully, tenderly
Examples of usage
- She delicately placed the fragile vase on the shelf.
- He spoke delicately, trying not to hurt her feelings.
- The artist delicately painted the intricate design on the canvas.
in a subtle or nuanced manner
In a subtle or nuanced way, with finesse and sophistication. In a manner that is refined or elegant, with a subtle touch. In a way that is not obvious or overt, with a hint of sophistication.
Synonyms
elegantly, nuanced, refined, sophisticated, subtly
Examples of usage
- She handled the situation delicately, navigating the political nuances.
- The chef delicately seasoned the dish, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
- The dancer moved delicately across the stage, captivating the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "delicately" in other languages:
๐ต๐น delicadamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช vorsichtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan lembut
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะปัะบะฐัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ delikatnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใใ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlicatement
๐ช๐ธ delicadamente
๐น๐ท nazikรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ธํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ jemnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ jemne
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝป่ฝปๅฐ (qฤซng qฤซng de)
๐ธ๐ฎ neลพno
๐ฎ๐ธ varlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ incษliklษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ delicadamente
Etymology
The word 'delicately' originated from the Middle English word 'delicatli', which is derived from the Old French word 'delicat', meaning 'fine' or 'delicate'. The term evolved over time to encompass the idea of handling with care and finesse. It has been used in English language since the 14th century, becoming a common adverb to describe actions performed with precision, sensitivity, and sophistication.
See also: delicacy, delicateness, delicatessen, indelicate.