delicately
3 synonyms for delicately, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — In a careful, gentle, or fragile manner.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use delicately
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
delicately balanced
delicately worded
handled delicately
Frequently asked questions
What does “delicately” mean?
The word “delicately” means in a careful, gentle, or fragile manner. In plain terms, doing something gently and carefully, or handling a sensitive topic with tact.
How do you pronounce “delicately”?
“Delicately” is pronounced DEH-lih-kuht-lee (/ˈdɛlɪkətli/ in IPA).
How do you use “delicately” in a sentence?
Here is “delicately” used in a sentence: “She delicately placed the antique teacup back on its shelf.”
What part of speech is “delicately”?
“Delicately” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “delicately” have?
“Delicately” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a careful, gentle, or fragile manner.
