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- Dictionarydelicate/ˈdɛlɪkət/
adjective
- 1. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality: "a delicate lace shawl" Similar Opposite
- 2. easily broken or damaged; fragile: "delicate china" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a delicate fabric or garment: informal "the delicates cycle of a washing machine"
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Learn the meaning of delicate as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce delicate and translate it into different languages.
- Znaczenie Delicate, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
DELICATE definicja: 1. needing careful treatment, especially...
- Delicate in Arabic
DELICATE translate: هَشّ / رَقيق, رَقيق / لَطيف / دَقيق....
- Delicate in French
DELICATE translate: délicat/-ate, fragile, délicat/-ate,...
- Delicate in German
DELICATE translate: empfindlich, zart, fein, schmackhaft,...
- Delicate: Thai Translation
DELICATE translate: เปราะบาง, ละเอียดอ่อน, อย่างประณีต,...
- Delicate: Catalan Translation
delicate translate: delicat, delicat. Learn more in the...
- Znaczenie Delicate, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
Learn the meaning of delicate as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use delicate to describe something pleasing, fragile, sensitive, or skillful.
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.
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 means fine, fragile, subtle, or sensitive in quality, character, or action. It can also refer to a choice food or a source of pleasure. See the origin, usage, and synonym study of delicate.
Definition of delicate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Delicate means soft, light, gentle, easy to damage, needing care, or attractive. See how to use delicate in different contexts and languages with examples and translations.