delicate

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adjective

del·i·cate ˈde-li-kət How to pronounce delicate (audio)

: pleasing to the senses:

: generally pleasant

the climate's delicate, the air most sweet

William Shakespeare

: pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially in a mild or subtle way

a delicate aroma

a robust wine will dominate delicate dishes

: marked by daintiness or charm of color, lines, or proportions

a delicate floral print

an ample tear trilled down her delicate cheek

William Shakespeare

: marked by fineness of structure, workmanship, or texture

a delicate tracery

a delicate lace

: marked by keen sensitivity or fine discrimination

delicate insights

a more delicate syntactic analysis

R. H. Robins

: fastidious, squeamish

a person of delicate tastes

: not robust in health or constitution : weak, sickly

had been considered a delicate child

: easily torn or damaged : fragile

delicate wine glasses

a delicate flower

the delicate chain of life

: requiring careful handling:

(1)

: easily unsettled or upset

a delicate balance

the delicate relationships defined by the Constitution

New Yorker

(2)

: requiring skill or tact

in a delicate position

delicate negotiations

a delicate operation

(3)

: involving matters of a deeply personal nature : sensitive

this is a delicate matter. Could I possibly speak to you alone

Daphne Du Maurier

: marked by care, skill, or tact

her delicate handling of a difficult situation

: marked by great precision or sensitivity

a delicate instrument

delicately adverb

Example Sentences

Adjective 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. the delicate flavor of the wine

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Newcomer Gray does wonderfully in the role, keeping the character’s prickly edges and underlying vulnerability in delicate balance throughout, while tackling the performance scenes like a pro.

Andrew Barker, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The design element points up the delicate balance between Jeep's long heritage as a rugged off-road brand and the future demands for environmental sensitivity.

Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The one thing all chefs that are veterans of chiles en nogada season agree on is that the recipe calls for perseverance and requires attention to the delicate balance of flavors.

Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 And as the past couple of weeks have shown, there’s a delicate balance that cybersecurity providers can reach between free speech and censorship.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The combination of pseudo-psychedelic paint and functional, dirt-ready upgrades required a delicate balance in execution.

Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 The combination creates a delicate balance for the first-year Gators coach, especially with backup Jack Miller III expected to miss at least two games following thumb surgery.

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 However, in the medium-long term, key stakeholders must ensure that the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the managing of undesirable actions is carefully managed.

Alex Tapscott, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 This requires a delicate balance between engaging smart, predictive technologies, such as ML and AI, and honoring the ethical standards that build trust between brands and customers.

Erin Hutchinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022

Noun

The formula combines CeraVe’s usual suspects (ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide) with peptides and caffeine that firm and brighten skin around the delicate under eyes.

Lindsay Colameo, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The Zakat Foundation of America considers orphans up to 18 years of age to account for the delicate and day-to-day nature of young people unfortunately left to their own devices with often little to no resources to access.

Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Unlike a sheet mask or a traditional skincare face mask, these patches are formulated specifically for your delicate under eyes to target eye-specific issues like fine lines and crow's feet.

Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 On the global stage, China has attempted to straddle a delicate, if impossible line, of upholding its values of national sovereignty while also not condemning Russia, a geopolitical partner, for the deadly invasion of Ukraine.

Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2022 They are infused with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and marshmallow extract, which help hydrate, depuff and soften the delicate under eye area.

Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2021 Boyd suggests turning the item inside out, and agrees that using a mesh bag—which also comes in handy for washing delicates and lingerie—to protect from friction and snagging is best.

Alexandra Ilyashov, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2020 The two steam levels, high for sturdy fabrics and low for delicates and the option to use it dry with no steam at all, helped it compete with the corded irons in our tests.

Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2019 Woolite is a home run, along with any other detergents geared toward delicates.

Shelby Deering, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2020 See More

单词	delicately
释义	delicate 1 of 2 adjective del·i·cate ˈde-li-kət 1 : pleasing to the senses: a : generally pleasant the climate's delicate, the air most sweet William Shakespeare b : pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially in a mild or subtle way a delicate aroma a robust wine will dominate delicate dishes c : marked by daintiness or charm of color, lines, or proportions a delicate floral print an ample tear trilled down her delicate cheek William Shakespeare d : marked by fineness of structure, workmanship, or texture a delicate tracery a delicate lace 2 a : marked by keen sensitivity or fine discrimination delicate insights a more delicate syntactic analysis R. H. Robins b : fastidious, squeamish a person of delicate tastes 3 a : not robust in health or constitution : weak, sickly had been considered a delicate child b : easily torn or damaged : fragile delicate wine glasses a delicate flower the delicate chain of life 4 a : requiring careful handling: (1) : easily unsettled or upset a delicate balance the delicate relationships defined by the Constitution New Yorker (2) : requiring skill or tact in a delicate position delicate negotiations a delicate operation (3) : involving matters of a deeply personal nature : sensitive this is a delicate matter. Could I possibly speak to you alone Daphne Du Maurier b : marked by care, skill, or tact her delicate handling of a difficult situation 5 : marked by great precision or sensitivity a delicate instrument delicately adverb delicate 2 of 2 noun : something delicate —usually used in plural washing delicates by hand Synonyms Adjective airy dainty exquisite nuanced refined subtle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective 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. the delicate flavor of the wine Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Newcomer Gray does wonderfully in the role, keeping the character’s prickly edges and underlying vulnerability in delicate balance throughout, while tackling the performance scenes like a pro. Andrew Barker, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The design element points up the delicate balance between Jeep's long heritage as a rugged off-road brand and the future demands for environmental sensitivity. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The one thing all chefs that are veterans of chiles en nogada season agree on is that the recipe calls for perseverance and requires attention to the delicate balance of flavors. Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 And as the past couple of weeks have shown, there’s a delicate balance that cybersecurity providers can reach between free speech and censorship. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The combination of pseudo-psychedelic paint and functional, dirt-ready upgrades required a delicate balance in execution. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 The combination creates a delicate balance for the first-year Gators coach, especially with backup Jack Miller III expected to miss at least two games following thumb surgery. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 However, in the medium-long term, key stakeholders must ensure that the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the managing of undesirable actions is carefully managed. Alex Tapscott, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 This requires a delicate balance between engaging smart, predictive technologies, such as ML and AI, and honoring the ethical standards that build trust between brands and customers. Erin Hutchinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Noun The formula combines CeraVe’s usual suspects (ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide) with peptides and caffeine that firm and brighten skin around the delicate under eyes. Lindsay Colameo, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The Zakat Foundation of America considers orphans up to 18 years of age to account for the delicate and day-to-day nature of young people unfortunately left to their own devices with often little to no resources to access. Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Unlike a sheet mask or a traditional skincare face mask, these patches are formulated specifically for your delicate under eyes to target eye-specific issues like fine lines and crow's feet. Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 On the global stage, China has attempted to straddle a delicate, if impossible line, of upholding its values of national sovereignty while also not condemning Russia, a geopolitical partner, for the deadly invasion of Ukraine. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2022 They are infused with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and marshmallow extract, which help hydrate, depuff and soften the delicate under eye area. Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2021 Boyd suggests turning the item inside out, and agrees that using a mesh bag—which also comes in handy for washing delicates and lingerie—to protect from friction and snagging is best. Alexandra Ilyashov, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2020 The two steam levels, high for sturdy fabrics and low for delicates and the option to use it dry with no steam at all, helped it compete with the corded irons in our tests. Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2019 Woolite is a home run, along with any other detergents geared toward delicates. Shelby Deering, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Middle English delicat, from Latin delicatus given to self-indulgence, fastidious, subtly pleasing, not robust; akin to Latin delicere to allure First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition delicate adjective del·i·cate ˈde-li-kət 1 : pleasing because of fineness or mildness a delicate flavor 2 : able to sense very small differences a delicate instrument 3 : calling for skill and careful treatment a delicate operation 4 : easily damaged delicate flowers 5 : sickly sense 1 a delicate child 6 : requiring tact a delicate subject delicately adverb as in faintly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance faintly shakily weakly feebly gently frailly languidly lazily softly listlessly halfheartedly ineffectively bloodlessly ineffectually lamely uncertainly impotently spinelessly nervelessly spiritlessly Antonyms & Near Antonyms firmly strongly forcefully powerfully vigorously energetically forcibly dynamically stiffly sturdily sharply roundly strenuously explosively hard stoutly mightily muscularly fiercely violently robustly vehemently crisply briskly actively eagerly roughshod vivaciously spiritedly animatedly heartily gamely snappily lustily hammer and tongs spunkily See More
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