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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When a thing is delicate, it is easy to break.
Breanna was very careful as she carried the delicate vase.- synonyms:
- fragile
- antonyms:
- durable, strong, sturdy, tough
- similar words:
- breakable, tender
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| definition 2: |
When a person is delicate, they get hurt easily or can easily become sick.
My mom says my brother was delicate as a baby, but he's very strong now.- synonyms:
- tender
- antonyms:
- healthy, strong, tough
- similar words:
- weak
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| definition 3: |
When something is delicate, it is light or soft.
Some flowers have just a delicate smell.A delicate breeze feels nice on a warm day.Leah's dad likes strong spices, but her mom likes a more delicate flavor.- antonyms:
- bold, strong
- similar words:
- elegant, light, soft
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| definition 4: |
When something you talk about is delicate, it means that talking about it might cause someone to get hurt, angry, or upset. People usually try to be careful about what they say and how they say it when talking about delicate subjects.
They decided not to discuss the delicate subject of money. They didn't feel like arguing about it.- synonyms:
- tricky
- similar words:
- risky, sticky
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| definition 5: |
When you are delicate, you are gentle and careful not to upset other people.
The doctor was as delicate as possible when she told the patient's family the bad news.- synonyms:
- considerate, sensitive
- antonyms:
- crude
- similar words:
- careful, tender
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| related words: |
brittle, lovely, tricky |
| derivations: |
delicately (adv.), delicateness (n.) |
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