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- pronunciation:
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definition 1: |
pleasing to the senses in a light, soft, or mild way.
She enjoyed the delicate color and smell of the flowers.- synonyms:
- exquisite
- antonyms:
- bold, strong
- similar words:
- agreeable, dainty, elegant, light, soft
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definition 2: |
easy to break or hurt.
I handled the delicate vase as gently as I could.- synonyms:
- fragile, frail
- antonyms:
- durable, hardy, strong, sturdy, tough
- similar words:
- breakable, dainty, feeble, tender
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definition 3: |
requiring care and gentle handling.
Her weight is a delicate topic.- synonyms:
- ticklish, tricky
- similar words:
- risky
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definition 4: |
very fine; intricate; skillfully made.
The dress was trimmed with delicate lace.- antonyms:
- bold
- similar words:
- exquisite, fine, minute, sheer
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definition 5: |
in a way that is considerate and gentle.
He was delicate in his handling of the embarrassing situation.- synonyms:
- considerate, diplomatic, sensitive
- antonyms:
- clumsy, coarse, crude
- similar words:
- careful, prudent, tender
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related words: |
airy, brittle, lovely, mellow, puny, small, sore, ticklish, tricky |
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derivations: |
delicately (adv.), delicateness (n.) |
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