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   Del·i·cate

   /ˈdeləkət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality: "a spider's web, strong yet delicate" Similar fineexquisiteintricatedaintyairyelegantgracefulflimsygauzyfilmyfloatygossamerdiaphanouschiffonysilkywispythininsubstantialpaperyOpposite crudecoarse
   • ▪ (of a color or a scent) subtle and subdued: "delicate pastel shades" Similar subtlesoftsubduedmutedpastelpalelightOpposite boldvibrantlurid
   • ▪ (of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavored: "a delicate cream sauce"
   • 2. easily broken or damaged; fragile: "delicate china" Similar fragilebreakableeasily broken/damagedfrailfrangibleeggshellOpposite strongdurable
   • ▪ (of a person, animal, or plant) susceptible to illness or adverse conditions: "his delicate health" Similar sicklyin poor healthunhealthyvaletudinarianfrailfeebleweakweaklydebilitatedunwellinfirmailingpoorlyinformal:neshOpposite healthystrongrobust
   • ▪ (of a state or condition) easily upset or damaged: "owls have a delicate balance with their habitat"
   • 3. requiring sensitive or careful handling: "delicate negotiations" Similar difficulttrickysensitiveticklishawkwardproblematicproblematicaltouchypricklycontroversialemotiveembarrassinginformal:stickydiceyOpposite uncontroversial
   • ▪ (of a person or an action) tactful and considerate: "the most delicate tact was called for" Similar carefulconsideratesensitivetactfuldiplomaticdiscreetgentlekid-glovesoftly-softlyOpposite ineptclumsyinsensitive
   • ▪ skillful and finely judged; deft: "his delicate ball-playing skills" Similar deftdexterousskilledskillfulexpertfinely judgedadeptadroitneatslickinformal:niftyOpposite clumsyinept
   • ▪ (of an instrument) highly sensitive. Similar sensitiveprecisionpreciseaccurateexact

   noun

   • 1. a delicate fabric or garment made of such fabric: 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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   What does delicate mean?

   • showing or needing skillful, careful, or sensitive treatment I admired your delicate handling of the situation. a delicate problem The delicate surgical operation took five hours. Definition of delicate adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is a delicate person?

   • A person delicate, in this sense, avoids abruptness and violence, and tries to behave with affection and respect.

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   What is another word for delicate?

   • There are also several similar words to Delicate in our dictionary, which are Aerial, Balmy, Breakable, Choice, Delectable, Delicious, Delightful, Elegant, Ethereal, Exquisite, Faint, Filmy, Fine, Flimsy, Fragile, Frail, Frangible, Gauzy, Gentle, Gossamery, Graceful, Hairline, Mild, Muted, Nice, Pale, Pastel, Rare, Select, Slight, Soft, Subdued,...

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   What is a delicate sense?

   • a delicate sense of smell. exquisite or refined in perception or feeling; sensitive. a delicate sense of propriety. a delicate refusal. delicate tidbits. not a movie for the delicate viewer. Obsolete. sensuous; voluptuous. Archaic. a choice food; delicacy. Obsolete. a source of pleasure; luxury. archaic.

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   Synonyms: perceptive, discriminating, discerning. exquisite or refined in perception or feeling; sensitive. regardful of what is becoming, proper, etc.: a delicate sense of propriety. mindful of or sensitive to the feelings of others: a delicate refusal. dainty or choice, as food: delicate tidbits.

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   having or showing or requiring special skill. adjective. exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury. “a delicate violin passage” “ delicate china” “a delicate flavor” “the delicate wing of a butterfly” synonyms: dainty, exquisite. delicately beautiful. ethereal, gossamer. characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy. fragile

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    needing careful treatment, esp. because easily damaged: a delicate flower. delicate jewelry. Delicate also means needing to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid causing trouble or offense: The negotiations have reached a delicate stage. It’s a delicate operation, and you want an experienced surgeon to do it.