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   delicate

   /ˈdɛlɪkət/

   adjective

   • 1. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality: "a delicate lace shawl" Similar fineexquisiteintricatedaintyairyelegantgracefulflimsygauzyfilmyfloatygossamerdiaphanouschiffonysilkywispythininsubstantialpaperyOpposite crudecoarse
   • ▪ (of colour) subtle and subdued: "delicate pastel shades" Similar subtlesoftsubduedmutedpastelpalelightOpposite boldvibrantlurid
   • ▪ (of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured: "a delicate, sweet flavour"
   • 2. easily broken or damaged; fragile: "delicate china" Similar fragilebreakableeasily broken/damagedfrailfrangibleeggshellOpposite strongdurable
   • ▪ susceptible to illness or adverse conditions: "his delicate health" Similar sicklyin poor healthunhealthyvaletudinarianfrailfeebleweakweaklydebilitatedunwellinfirmailingpoorlyinformal:neshOpposite healthystrongrobust
   • ▪ (of a state or condition) easily upset or affected: "owls have a delicate balance with their habitat"
   • 3. requiring sensitive or careful handling: "delicate negotiations" Similar difficulttrickysensitiveticklishawkwardproblematicproblematicaltouchypricklycontroversialemotiveembarrassinginformal:stickydiceyOpposite uncontroversial
   • ▪ tactful and considerate: "a delicate approach is needed" Similar carefulconsideratesensitivetactfuldiplomaticdiscreetgentlekid-glovesoftly-softlyOpposite ineptclumsyinsensitive
   • ▪ skilful and finely judged; deft: "his delicate ball-playing skills" Similar deftdexterousskilledskilfulexpertfinely judgedadeptadroitneatslickinformal:niftyOpposite clumsyinept
   • ▪ (of an instrument) highly sensitive. Similar sensitiveprecisionpreciseaccurateexact

   noun

   • 1. a delicate fabric or garment: informal "the delicates cycle of a washing machine"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘delightful, charming’): from French délicat or Latin delicatus, of unknown origin. Senses also expressed in Middle English (now obsolete) include ‘voluptuous’, ‘self-indulgent’, ‘fastidious’, and ‘effeminate’.

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   • 1. delicateness noun

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     DELICATE meaning: 1. needing careful treatment, especially...

   • Delicate: Catalan Translation

     delicate translate: delicat, delicat. Learn more in the...

   • Delicate in Korean

     DELICATE translate: 연약한, 미묘한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     DELICATE translate: 易受損壞的, 脆弱的；嬌嫩的, 需要小心處理的, 容易發生, 精確的,...

   • Indonesian Translation

     DELICATE translate: mudah pecah, halus, halus, tidak keras....

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     DELICATE translate: 易受损坏的, 脆弱的；娇嫩的, 需要小心处理的, 容易发生, 精确的,...

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   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.

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   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.

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