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Definition delicately in British English

delicately adverb

adverb
/ˈdelɪkətli/
1

in a careful way, so that something is not damaged

Example

He placed the fruits delicately into a box.

Synonyms and related words
thoroughly closely gently
2

in a careful way so that people are not upset or annoyed

Example

We need to handle the situation very delicately.

Synonyms and related words
thoroughly closely gently
3

in a graceful way, with small or light movements

Example

She raised the cup delicately to her lips.

Synonyms and related words
graceful smooth fluid
4

in a way that is pleasant and not too strong in flavour, smell, or colour

Example

a delicately flavoured fruit

5

with a graceful design, or with many small attractive details

Example

delicately embroidered blouses

Synonyms and related words
beaded bedecked bejewelled small little tiny
Definition delicately in British English