DELICATE

/ˈdɛlɪkət/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. adjective exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing.
  2. adjective marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique.
  3. adjective easily broken or damaged or destroyed. — synonyms: fragile, frail
  4. adjective easily hurt. — synonyms: soft
  5. adjective developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety. — synonyms: finespun
  6. adjective difficult to handle. — synonyms: ticklish, touchy
  7. adjective of an instrument or device.

Examples

  • “Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!”
  • “The negotiations were very delicate.”
  • “Her face was delicate.”

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