Meaning of 'delicate'

Find the meaning of the word ‘delicate’

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Meaning of ‘delicate’

7 definitions found.

delicate

adjective

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing

adjective

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

Example: "a kite too delicate to fly safely"

Synonyms: fragile frail

adjective

difficult to handle

Synonyms: ticklish touchy

adjective

developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety

Synonyms: finespun

adjective

of an instrument or device

adjective

marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique

Example: "a surgeon's delicate touch"

adjective

easily hurt

Synonyms: soft

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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