delicately

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière délicate » — avec une approche prudente, douce ou subtile. S'emploie pour décrire des actions accomplies avec sensibilité, précision ou tact, souvent afin d'éviter de blesser, d'offenser ou d'endommager.

An adverb meaning "in a delicate manner" — with careful, gentle, or subtle handling. It is used to describe actions performed with sensitivity, precision, or tact, often to avoid causing harm, offense, or damage.

1. In a careful or sensitive mannerB2formal

   Done with careful attention to avoid damage or offense.

   avec délicatesse

   • She handled the antique vase delicately.
   • He delicately broached the subject of her resignation.
   • The surgeon operated delicately on the patient's eye.

   Synonymescarefullyfinelygentlypreciselysensitivelysubtlytactfully

   Antonymesbluntlycarelesslyclumsilycrudelyharshlyinsensitivelyroughly

2. In a subtle or refined wayB2formal

   Done with subtlety, grace, or finesse.

   avec délicatesse / subtilement

   • The flavors were delicately balanced in the dish.
   • She delicately hinted at her disappointment.
   • The painting was delicately shaded with pastel colors.

   Synonymeselegantlyexquisitelyfinelygracefullypreciselysensitivelysubtlytactfully

   Antonymescoarselycrudelyroughly