Delicately

Synonyms of delicately

• gently
• lightly
• tenderly

Antonyms of delicately

• roughly
• harshly
• heavily

Collocations of delicately

delicately crafted

Frequency: 80 %

The artist's delicately crafted sculptures were displayed in the gallery.

delicately balance

Frequency: 70 %

She delicately balanced the fragile vase on the edge of the table.

delicately handle

Frequency: 65 %

The chef delicately handled the intricate dessert decorations.

delicately embroidered

Frequency: 60 %

The wedding dress was delicately embroidered with intricate lace patterns.

delicately scented

Frequency: 50 %

The room was delicately scented with lavender and vanilla.

Idiomatic Expressions for delicately

• Phrase: Walk on eggshells
  Meaning: To act very cautiously or delicately in a situation
  Usage: I have to walk on eggshells around my boss because he gets easily offended.