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What does delicately mean?

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Adverb
  1. In a delicate manner; exquisitely.
  2. Tactfully.
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This has to be handled VERY delicately, and there are no easy answers or obvious solutions.
When delicately colored, the resulting print resembled the original watercolor.
This is despite the likes of the Washington Post delicately skirting round the direct quote.
The sauce was rich and delicately spiced, with a hint of turmeric and a sprinkling of fresh coriander.
I'm sure my neighbours must have loved me, since the noise it made could delicately be called an absolute racket.
The spiced pork was flavoured only delicately, and a touch on the dry side, but that just allowed it to soak up the rich jus with more gusto.

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