delicately
The word “delicately” has 4 syllables: del-i-cate-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛlɪkətli/
What is synonym and antonym for delicately?
In the thesaurus, “delicately” has 35 synonyms and 36 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for delicately along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for delicately
- beautifully
- bloodlessly
- cautiously
- daintily
- deftly
- elegantly
- exquisitely
- faintly
- fastidiously
- feebly
- finely
- frailly
- gently
- gracefully
- halfheartedly
- impotently
- ineffectively
- ineffectually
- lamely
- languidly
- lazily
- lightly
- listlessly
- nervelessly
- precisely
- sensitively
- shakily
- skillfully
- softly
- spinelessly
- spiritlessly
- subtly
- tactfully
- uncertainly
- weakly
Antonyms for delicately
- actively
- animatedly
- briskly
- crisply
- dynamically
- eagerly
- energetically
- explosively
- fiercely
- firmly
- forcefully
- forcibly
- gamely
- hammer and tongs
- hard
- heartily
- lustily
- mightily
- muscularly
- powerfully
- robustly
- roughshod
- roundly
- sharply
- snappily
- spiritedly
- spunkily
- stiffly
- stoutly
- strenuously
- strongly
- sturdily
- vehemently
- vigorously
- violently
- vivaciously
Meanings of delicately
- adverb
- In a delicate manner; exquisitely.
- Tactfully.
Example Sentences
- She delicately placed the glass on the table.
- The chef delicately arranged the herbs on top of the dish.
- He delicately handled the antique clock to avoid damage.
- The bird delicately picked up the small seed with its beak.
- She delicately touched the painting to feel its texture.
On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to delicately, such as: actively, animatedly, beautifully, bloodlessly, briskly, cautiously, crisply.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
faintly
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lamely
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uncertainly
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elegantly
- adroitly
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kindly
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- half
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- understanding
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- unselfish
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- warm
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- well
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- wisely