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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.
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.
delicate - exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury; "a delicate violin passage"; "delicate china"; "a delicate flavor"; "the delicate wing of a butterfly"
adjective. /ˈdelɪkət/ easily damaged or broken synonym fragile. delicate china teacups. The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest. Babies have very delicate skin. a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?
DELICATE definition: 1. soft, light, or gentle: 2. easy to damage or break: 3. needing to be dealt with very…. Learn 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.
(of a person) not strong and easily becoming sick a delicate child/constitution His health had always been delicate. small and having a beautiful shape or appearance his delicate hands. made or formed in a very careful and detailed way the delicate mechanisms of a clock.
There are 32 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word delicate, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
fine or precise in action or execution; capable of responding to the slightest influence: a delicate instrument. Synonyms: true, accurate, precise, exact. requiring great care, caution, or tact: a delicate international situation. Synonyms: touchy, sensitive, tricky. distinguishing subtle differences: a delicate sense of smell. a delicate eye;
