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Grammar : Adv

Spell : del-i-kit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛl ɪ kɪt

Definition of delicately

Origin : mid-14c., "luxuriously," from delicate + -ly (2). Meaning "softly, gently" is early 15c.

adv carefully

Example sentences :

"Wait a minute," said Reid, his long, delicately shaped fingers trembling.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

They were delicately pencilled, and Amory watched her and noted them.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

I cannot see any more, because, as I have delicately suggested, I am a heavy man.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

With some embarrassment he delicately, timidly, hinted his apprehensions.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

It was an old hand, delicately white, with large finger-joints.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

The nose was long, prominent, and delicately sharp in the nostril.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

The sea-breeze was soft as silk, the afternoon sunshine was delicately brilliant.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

But at that moment a delicately mocking voice greeted their ears.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

And you, Lyle, must break this matter to my dear Emma as delicately and tenderly as you can.
Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

This morning she was as dainty as a fresh-blown pink, and as delicately sweet.
Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden

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