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delicately

UK
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/
US
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/

Translations

delicatelyadverb
UK
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/
US
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/
délicatementDe manière douce, prudente ou sensible.
She delicately placed the fragile vase on the shelf.
Elle a délicatement posé le vase fragile sur l’étagère.
avec tactPour parler d’un sujet sensible sans heurter les sentiments de quelqu’un.
He delicately broached the subject of her recent absence from work.
Il a abordé avec tact le sujet de son absence récente au travail.
Additional translations
finementPour insister sur le caractère fin, précis ou minutieux.
Synonyms
subtly
gracefully
lightly
gently
faintly
softly
tenderly

Definitions

delicatelyadverb
In a manner that is gentle, careful, or sensitive.
She delicately placed the fragile vase on the shelf.
In a way that is finely or intricately detailed.
The artist delicately painted the intricate patterns on the canvas.
In a way that is tactful or considerate of others' feelings.
He delicately broached the subject of her recent absence from work.
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