| Main Entry: | delicately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | carefully |
Synonyms: |
beautifully, cautiously, daintily, deftly, elegantly, exquisitely, fastidiously, finely, gracefully, lightly, precisely, sensitively, skillfully, softly, subtly, tactfully |
Antonyms: |
indelicately, strongly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | carefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cautiously; painstakingly |
Synonyms: |
anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, correctly, deliberately, delicately, dependably, discreetly, exactly, faithfully, fastidiously, fully, gingerly, guardedly, heedfully, honorably, in detail, laboriously, meticulously, particularly, precisely, providently, prudently, punctiliously, regardfully, reliably, rigorously, scrupulously, solicitously, thoroughly, thoughtfully, trustily, uprightly, vigilantly, warily, watchfully, with forethought, with reservations |
Antonyms: |
carelessly, incautiously, thoughtlessly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | gingerly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | carefully |
Synonyms: |
cautiously, charily, circumspectly, daintily, delicately, discreetly, fastidiously, guardedly, hesitantly, reluctantly, safely, squeamishly, suspiciously, timidly, warily |
Antonyms: |
carelessly, rashly, roughly, uncarefully, uncautiously |
| Main Entry: | kindly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with compassion |
Synonyms: |
affectionately, agreeably, benevolently, benignly, carefully, charitably, compassionately, considerately, cordially, courteously, delicately, generously, genially, good-naturedly, graciously, heedfully, helpfully, humanely, politely, solicitously, sympathetically, tenderly, thoughtfully, tolerantly, understandingly, well |
Antonyms: |
disagreeably, inconsiderately, unkindly |
| Main Entry: | lightly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | gently, effortlessly |
Synonyms: |
agilely, airily, breezily, carelessly, casually, daintily, delicately, easily, ethereally, faintly, flippantly, freely, frivolously, gingerly, heedlessly, indifferently, leniently, mildly, moderately, nimbly, peacefully, quietly, readily, simply, slightingly, slightly, smoothly, softly, sparingly, sparsely, subtly, tenderly, tenuously, thinly, thoughtlessly, timidly, unsubstantially, well |
Antonyms: |
effortfully, heavily |
| Main Entry: | softly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lightly |
Synonyms: |
agilely, airily, breezily, carelessly, daintily, delicately, faintly, gently, gingerly, gradually, nimbly, quietly, smoothly, tenderly |
| Main Entry: | gracefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lithely |
Synonyms: |
adroitly, agilely, artistically, beautifully, charmingly, daintily, delicately, delightfully, dexterously, easily, elegantly, exquisitely, felicitously, fitly, graciously, handsomely, harmoniously, neatly, nimbly, pleasingly, rhythmically, skillfully, smoothly, sprucely, symmetrically, tastefully, trimly |
Antonyms: |
awkwardly, gracelessly, grotesquely, insipidly |
| Main Entry: | mildly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | gently |
Synonyms: |
blandly, calmly, compassionately, delicately, genially, gingerly, imperturbably, indifferently, kindly, lightly, meekly, moderately, mollifyingly, patiently, quietly, softly, soothingly, temperately, tenderly, tepidly, tolerantly, tranquilly |
Antonyms: |
harshly, roughly, violently |
| Main Entry: | tenderly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | softly |
Synonyms: |
carefully, delicately, gently, gingerly, lightly, mildly |