petalwise

/ˈpɛtəlwʌɪz/

Definitions

1. adverb

In a manner related to petals, such as delicately or with a sense of fragility.

“She arranged the flowers petalwise in the bouquet.”

2. adverb

With a delicate or gentle quality.

“The artist painted the subject petalwise, capturing the subtlety of the flower’s texture.”

3. noun

A delicate or gentle quality.

“The petalwise nature of the character’s personality made her a beloved figure in the novel.”

Synonyms

  • delicately
  • gently
  • subtly

Antonyms

  • brutally
  • coarsely