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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’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. delicateness noun

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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)

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

   • Znaczenie Delicate, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     delicate definicja: 1. needing careful treatment, especially...

   • Delicate: Thai Translation

     DELICATE translate: เปราะบาง, ละเอียดอ่อน, อย่างประณีต,...

   • Delicate in Spanish

     DELICATE translate: delicado, suave, delicado/ada...

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   Learn the meaning of delicate as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use delicate to describe something pleasing, fragile, sensitive, or skillful.

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   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.

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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.

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   Delicate means fine, subtle, or fragile in quality, character, or construction. It can also mean requiring tact, skill, or precision. Find out more meanings, examples, and related words for delicate.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective delicate, which can describe something easily damaged, not strong, beautiful, or careful. See synonyms, collocations and word origin of delicate.