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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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DELICATE definition: 1. needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged: 2. needing to be done carefully…. Learn more.
: pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially in a mild or subtle way. a delicate aroma. a robust wine will dominate delicate dishes. c. : marked by daintiness or charm of color, lines, or proportions. a delicate floral print. an ample tear trilled down her delicate cheek William Shakespeare. d.
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.
adjective. exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury. “a delicate violin passage” “ delicate china” “a delicate flavor” “the delicate wing of a butterfly” synonyms: dainty, exquisite. delicately beautiful. ethereal, gossamer. characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy.
fine or precise in action or execution; capable of responding to the slightest influence: a delicate instrument. Synonyms: true, accurate, precise, exact. requiring great care, caution, or tact: a delicate international situation. Synonyms: touchy, sensitive, tricky. distinguishing subtle differences: a delicate sense of smell. a delicate eye;
Definition of delicate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Noun. Filter. adjective. delicatest. Pleasing in its lightness, mildness, subtlety, etc. A delicate flavor, odor, or color. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Beautifully fine in texture, quality, or workmanship. Delicate linen, delicate skin. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Easily damaged, spoiled, or disordered.
made or formed in a very careful and detailed way the delicate mechanisms of a clock. showing or needing skillful, careful, or sensitive treatment I admired your delicate handling of the situation. a delicate problem The delicate surgical operation took five hours.
soft, light, or gentle: a delicate flavour. a delicate shade of pink. Fewer examples. the delicate fragrance of roses. her delicate touch. delicate colours. a wonderfully delicate wine. The flavour is very delicate.
1. Pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way: a delicate flavor; a delicate violin passage. 2. a. Easily broken or damaged: a kite too delicate to fly. b. Exquisitely fine or dainty: delicate china. See Synonyms at exquisite. c. Frail in constitution or health. 3. a. Marked by sensitivity of discrimination: a critic's delicate perception.
