Synonyms for
Delicate
Definition
easily broken or damaged; fragile
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- delicate balance
- delicate touch
- delicate flavor
- delicate skin
- delicate situation
- delicate flower
- delicate operation
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Usage note
Often used to describe something easily broken or damaged, or something requiring careful handling. Can also refer to subtle or fine distinctions.
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Example sentences
- The delicate butterfly landed on the flower.
- She wore a delicate necklace with a small pendant.
- The chef prepared a delicate dish with a perfect balance of flavors.
- The delicate fabric tore easily when it caught on a branch.
- The delicate music filled the room with a peaceful atmosphere.
Quotes
Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is not easy - your work becomes a dance with light and the weather. It takes you to a place within yourself. - Annie Leibovitz
“The most delicate, the most sensible of all pleasures, consists in promoting the pleasure of others.” - Jean de la Bruyere
“The delicate balance between modesty and conceit is popularity.” - Max Beerbohm