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- DictionaryDel·i·cate/ˈdeləkət/
adjective
- 1. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality: "a spider's web, strong yet delicate"
- 2. easily broken or damaged; fragile: "delicate china"
noun
- 1. a delicate fabric or garment made of such fabric: informal "the delicates cycle of a washing machine"
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.
DELICATE definition: 1. needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged: 2. needing to be done carefully…. Learn more.
soft or faint, as color: a delicate shade of pink. 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.
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.
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. ( ˈdɛlɪkɪt) adj. 1. exquisite, fine, or subtle in quality, character, construction, etc. 2. having a soft or fragile beauty. 3. (of colour, tone, taste, etc) pleasantly subtle, soft, or faint. 4. easily damaged or injured; lacking robustness, esp in health; fragile.
Definition of delicate adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
