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What is another word for Delicate? – 201 Delicate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    fragile dainty subtle refined sensitive exquisite elegant precise intricate complex detailed fine slender graceful beautiful lovely charming pretty tender gentle soft quiet muted understated discreet tactful thoughtful considerate polite courteous careful meticulous painstaking fastidious scrupulous discerning perceptive acute keen sharp subtle nuanced sophisticated cultured civilized urbane polished refined genteel ladylike gentlemanly

    Meaning of Delicate

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "delicate" refers to something that is dainty and subtle, requiring careful handling or treatment.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "delicate" as something that is finely constructed or detailed, or something that requires careful and tactful handling.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes "delicate" as something that is subtle and refined, or something that is easily broken or damaged.

    Example Uses

    • The delicate glass vase required careful handling to avoid breakage.
    • The chef prepared a delicate sauce to accompany the dish.
    • The delicate balance of power in the region made it difficult to predict the outcome of the conflict.
    • The artist's delicate touch brought a sense of elegance to the painting.
    • The doctor had to be delicate when delivering the bad news to the patient.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    coarse crude rough harsh blunt abrasive tactless insensitive careless reckless thoughtless impolite rude brash bold loud boisterous obtrusive garish gaudy flashy ostentatious crude vulgar tasteless clumsy awkward heavy-handed forceful aggressive violent fierce intense powerful robust sturdy strong

    Related Nouns

    sensitivity fragility elegance refinement subtlety nuance complexity intricacy detail precision finesse craftsmanship artistry beauty loveliness charm tenderness gentleness softness quietness understatement discretion tact thoughtfulness consideration courtesy politeness care meticulousness scrupulousness discernment perception acuteness keenness sharpness

    Related Verbs

    handle treat care nurture refine cultivate polish perfect finesse craft create construct build delicate balance juggle maneuver navigate negotiate mediate arbitrate reconcile resolve soothe calm gentle soften quiet mute understatement tact consider discern perceive acute keen sharp

    Related Adjectives

    sensitive refined subtle nuanced complex intricate detailed fine slender graceful beautiful lovely charming pretty tender gentle soft quiet muted understated discreet tactful thoughtful considerate polite courteous careful meticulous scrupulous discerning perceptive acute keen sharp sophisticated cultured civilized urbane polished elegant exquisite