ALL meanings of delicately
del·i·cate
D d - noun delicately In a delicate manner; exquisitely. 1
- adjective delicately fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar. 1
- adjective delicately fragile; easily damaged; frail: delicate porcelain; a delicate child. 1
- adjective delicately so fine as to be scarcely perceptible; subtle: a delicate flavor. 1
- adjective delicately soft or faint, as color: a delicate shade of pink. 1
- adjective delicately fine or precise in action or execution; capable of responding to the slightest influence: a delicate instrument. 1
- adjective delicately requiring great care, caution, or tact: a delicate international situation. 1
- adjective delicately distinguishing subtle differences: a delicate eye; a delicate sense of smell. 1
- adjective delicately exquisite or refined in perception or feeling; sensitive. 1
- adjective delicately regardful of what is becoming, proper, etc.: a delicate sense of propriety. 1
- adjective delicately mindful of or sensitive to the feelings of others: a delicate refusal. 1
- adjective delicately dainty or choice, as food: delicate tidbits. 1
- adjective delicately primly fastidious; squeamish: not a movie for the delicate viewer. 1
- adjective delicately Obsolete. sensuous; voluptuous. 1
- noun delicately Archaic. a choice food; delicacy. 1
- noun delicately Obsolete. a source of pleasure; luxury. 1
- adverb delicately Tactfully. 0