delicate




exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

"a delicate violin passage"; "delicate china"; "a delicate flavor"; "the delicate wing of a butterfly"

Antonym:
  • rugged

Nearest:
  • dainty; exquisite
  • ethereal; gossamer
  • fragile
  • light-handed
  • overdelicate
  • pastel
  • tender


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