Delicately

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlɪkətli/

Definitions of delicately

adverb in a delicate manner, with sensitivity or care

Example Sentences

A1 She delicately placed the vase on the table.

A2 The chef delicately garnished the dish with fresh herbs.

B1 He delicately handled the fragile antique clock.

B2 The artist delicately blended the colors to create a beautiful masterpiece.

C1 The dancer moved delicately across the stage with grace and precision.

C2 The surgeon delicately performed the intricate procedure with steady hands.

Examples of delicately in a Sentence

formal She delicately arranged the flowers in a vase for the event.

informal She delicately placed the cupcakes on the table so they wouldn't fall over.

slang He delicately slid into the DMs, hoping for a response.

figurative The delicate balance of power in the region could easily be disrupted.

Grammatical Forms of delicately

• past tense: delicately touched
• plural: delicately
• comparative: more delicately
• superlative: most delicately
• present tense: delicately touches
• future tense: will delicately touch
• perfect tense: has delicately touched
• continuous tense: is delicately touching
• singular: delicately
• positive degree: delicately
• infinitive: to delicately touch
• gerund: delicately touching
• participle: delicately touched

Origin and Evolution of delicately

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'delicately' originated from the Latin word 'delicatus' which means delightful or pleasing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'delicately' has evolved to not only describe something delightful or pleasing, but also something done with great care, precision, and sensitivity.