Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dely
Verb (if interpreted as ‘delay’) or Adjective (if interpreted as related to delicacy).
/dɪˈleɪ/ (for delay)
Definition
Dely is not a standard English word; however, it may be a typographical error of ‘delay’ or a truncated form of ‘delicately’.
Examples
- We need to dely the project until we receive the necessary approvals.
- She handled the situation with dely grace and poise.
Meaning
As a possible variant, it relates to causing something to happen later than expected or desired, or doing something in a refined manner.
Synonyms
- Postpone
- Defer
- Procrastinate
- Disrupt
