Delicate - definition, pronunciation, transcription
adjective
- difficult to handle; requiring great tact (syn: ticklish, touchy)
Extra examples
He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling.
The fabric has a delicate floral print.
We hung delicate lace curtains in the windows.
The tomb was adorned with delicate carvings.
My chief reason for quoting these delicate lines.
Let us learn then to have a delicate conscience.
His mission was a delicate one.
My health has always been delicate.
Temperature changes could upset the delicate balance of life in the forest.
It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling.
...for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon...
...if even a tiny fraction of that cookie broke off and fell into the delicate watch works, it could mess things up...
She was a graceful young woman with delicate features.
...a guarded man who knew better than to reveal such delicate information...
...the hoarfrost formed a delicate swirly pattern on the window...
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