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- Dictionarydelicate/ˈdɛlɪkət/
adjective
- 1. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality: "a delicate lace shawl" Similar Opposite
- 2. easily broken or damaged; fragile: "delicate china" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a delicate fabric or garment: informal "the delicates cycle of a washing machine"
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a situation, matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence: I need to speak to you about a delicate matter. See more. delicate adjective (ACCURATE)
a. : generally pleasant. the climate's delicate, the air most sweet William Shakespeare. b. : pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially in a mild or subtle way. a delicate aroma. a robust wine will dominate delicate dishes. c. : marked by daintiness or charm of color, lines, or proportions. a delicate floral print.
Delicate, dainty, exquisite imply beauty such as belongs to rich surroundings or which needs careful treatment. Delicate, used of an object, suggests fragility, small size, and often very fine workmanship: a delicate piece of carving.
If something is delicate, it is easy to harm, damage, or break, and needs to be handled or treated carefully. Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate. ...a washing machine catering for every fabric–even the most delicate. Synonyms: fragile, weak, frail, brittle More Synonyms of delicate.
Definition of delicate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Delicate things, like a flower, a necklace, or someone’s feelings are fragile, easily broken, and often quite beautiful. A delicate situation. A delicate balance. A delicate child. A delicate lace design. A delicate taste. Sometimes the word implies intricate beauty and at other times fragility.
adj. 1. Pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way: a delicate flavor; a delicate violin passage. 2. a. Easily broken or damaged: a kite too delicate to fly. b. Exquisitely fine or dainty: delicate china. See Synonyms at exquisite. c. Frail in constitution or health. 3. a.
