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   delicately

   /ˈdɛlɪkətli/

   adverb

   • 1. in a manner displaying fineness of texture or structure and intricate workmanship: "a silk dress delicately embroidered in gold"
   • ▪ in a pleasantly subtle and subdued manner; lightly: "delicately scented leaves"
   • 2. in a very careful or finely judged manner; gently: "she took the jewel in her hands, holding it delicately"
   • ▪ in a highly sensitive or thoughtful way; tactfully: "that's a sensitive issue that has to be approached delicately"
   • ▪ in a way that is easily upset or affected: "the game was delicately balanced approaching half-time"

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   • A

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