delicate in English

adjective

1

very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.

a spider's web, strong yet delicate

synonyms: fine, exquisite, intricate, dainty, flimsy, gauzy, filmy, floaty, diaphanous, wispy, insubstantial

2

easily broken or damaged; fragile.

delicate china

synonyms: fragile, breakable, frail, frangible

3

requiring sensitive or careful handling.

delicate negotiations

synonyms: difficult, tricky, sensitive, ticklish, awkward, problematic, touchy, prickly, thorny, embarrassing, sticky, dicey

noun

1

a delicate fabric or garment made of such fabric.

It wasn't too long until I discovered her delicates (bras, panties, aerobic outfits, and make-up).

adjective

fine, exquisite, intricate, dainty, flimsy, gauzy, filmy, floaty, diaphanous, wispy, insubstantial
subtle, soft, muted, pastel, pale, light
fragile, breakable, frail, frangible
sickly, unhealthy, frail, feeble, weak, debilitated, unwell, infirm, valetudinarian
difficult, tricky, sensitive, ticklish, awkward, problematic, touchy, prickly, thorny, embarrassing, sticky, dicey
careful, sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, discreet, kid-glove
discriminating, discerning, fastidious, fussy, finicky, dainty, picky, choosy, persnickety
sensitive, precision, precise
touchy, ticklish
frail, fragile
soft
finespun

Use "delicate" in a sentence

1. These are delicate things.

2. 18 Her health is delicate.

3. He had a tiny plump body and a delicate beak, and slender delicate legs.

4. Affectedly delicate 7 Little Words

5. It's very delicate, the lawn.

6. Oh, and she's being delicate.

7. Beryl has delicate, supple fingers

8. Lavender has a delicate fragrance.

9. H- delicate instruments requires deftness.

10. Handling delicate instruments requires deftness.

11. The delicate blossoms resemble lace.

12. 19 He had delicate hands.

13. 3 This is a delicate censer.

14. He had delicate, almost feminine, features.

15. 14 The glasses looked very delicate.

16. 11 Babies have very delicate skin.

17. He noticed her long delicate fingers.

18. Bluets are often small and delicate.

19. 23 We're conducting very delicate negotiations.

20. Mrs. Archer extended her delicate hand.

21. The political situation is extremely delicate.

22. Her feet were small, delicate, perfect.

23. 16 Lavender has a delicate fragrance.

24. Delicate clothes should be washed by hand.

25. The necklace is a delicate Circlet …

26. 8 She is in delicate health.

27. Andalusite is a bold yet delicate gemstone

28. 6 These delicate plants need careful nurturing.

29. The data on Scylla is too delicate...

30. The Blackbucks have pointed and delicate hooves

31. 12 Delicate little reservations were cloying him.

32. Hm? The crossbow's on a delicate string.

33. The delicate surgical operation took five hours.

34. The Bengal could never be called delicate

35. All right, so it's a delicate dance.

36. 7 He noticed her long delicate fingers.

37. The name Latifah, by the way, means 'delicate'.

38. Her wrists and ankles were slim and delicate.

39. Please don't joke about such a delicate subject.

40. 16 Chives give off a delicate oniony scent.

41. Our ears are delicate, small, and wonderful mechanisms.

42. Cooking the vegetable destroys its wonderful delicate flavour.

43. The flowers are chosen for their delicate fragrance.

44. Officially, this is a very delicate subject.

45. Is a delicate waist in azure blue.

46. Aroma: distinctive, fragrant, delicate, of lightly acidulous milk.

47. Allude Relax in delicate, soft cashmere with Allude

48. The young girl had regular and delicate lineament.

49. She was physically delicate and psy-chologically unstable.

50. Veal is too delicate for a spicy sauce.