DELICATELY
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/
10 letters · 5 syllables · adverb
Definition of DELICATELY
In a delicate manner; exquisitely.
"The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes."
Tactfully.
"He approached the main subject delicately."
Examples of DELICATELY in a Sentence
- "The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes."
- "He approached the main subject delicately."
Word Details
Is DELICATELY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DELICATELY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DELICATELY uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DELICATELY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | l | i | c | a | t | e | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELICATELY
100 words from the letters in DELICATELY
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How to Use DELICATELY in Word Games
DELICATELY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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