delicately

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Breaks of 61 and 115 gave him a 2-1 lead over Hawkins and he was then able to exhibit his renowned matchplay skills to edge three consecutive frames that were all delicately poised.

From BBC

If you still want to see your friend but don't want to be around their partner, Williamson says it can be handled delicately.

From BBC

As Ms. Aikin ably traces, successive librarians have delicately navigated the library’s continually expanding national role.

From The Wall Street Journal

She winces as a small cannula is delicately inserted into her cheek.

From BBC

There it was: the delicately arched eyebrow, the waves of brown hair cascading poetically over that intelligent forehead....No doubt he was busy thinking up plot twists even now....

From Literature