choicely

adverb

choice·​ly

ˈchȯis-ˌlē

: in a choice manner:

a

: with care in choosing : carefully, discriminatingly

b

: in a preferable or excellent manner : daintily, exquisitely

Word History

Etymology

Middle English choisly, from chois, adjective + -ly

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