delicate
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
Fragile, sensitive
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Easily broken or damaged; fragile; or very fine and subtle.
"The artist painted the delicate petals of the rose."
- 2.
Needing to be dealt with carefully or sensitively because it is easy to upset or harm people, or it is complex.
"It was a delicate situation that required tact and discretion."
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The antique vase was so delicate that we had to handle it with extreme care.
The antique vase was so delicate that we had to handle it with extreme care.
She has a delicate constitution and often catches colds in winter.
She has a delicate constitution and often catches colds in winter.
Talking about politics can be a delicate subject in mixed company.
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How do you pronounce delicate?
delicate is pronounced [/ˈdɛlɪkət/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does delicate mean?
delicate means "Fragile, sensitive". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is delicate?
delicate is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The antique vase was so delicate that we had to handle it with extreme care." — used to mean "Fragile, sensitive".
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