Delicate Meaning
There are 7 meaning(s) for word Delicate
Meaning 1 : difficult to handle; requiring great tact
Example : delicate negotiations with the big powers
Synonyms : ticklish, touchy
Example : delicate negotiations with the big powers
Synonyms : ticklish, touchy
Meaning 2 : easily broken or damaged or destroyed
Example : a kite too delicate to fly safely
Synonyms : fragile, frail
Example : a kite too delicate to fly safely
Synonyms : fragile, frail
Meaning 5 : exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
Example : a delicate violin passage,delicate china,a delicate flavor,the delicate wing of a butterfly
Example : a delicate violin passage,delicate china,a delicate flavor,the delicate wing of a butterfly
Meaning 6 : marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
Example : a surgeon's delicate touch
Example : a surgeon's delicate touch
Meaning 7 : of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely
Example : almost undetectable with even the most delicate instruments
Example : almost undetectable with even the most delicate instruments
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