delicate

[US]/ˈdelɪkət/
[UK]/ˈdelɪkət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. subtle; fragile; exquisite; weak.

Phrases & Collocations

delicate balance

Example Sentences

a delicate flavor; a delicate violin passage.

The peach is a delicate fruit.

a delicate, sweet flavour.

a delicate piece of embroidery

a critic's delicate perception.

a surgeon's delicate touch.

a delicate set of scales.

a conservatory in a delicate framework of iron.

a child of delicate physique;

Be careful with those delicate plates.

a delicate looking child

a kite too delicate to fly.

fine china.See Synonyms at delicate

an exquisite sunset.See Synonyms at delicate

Real-world Examples

“I'm not delicate! ” said Harry crossly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

It seems like it, it seems pretty delicate.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2023 Collection

Working by floodlight, a rescue operation's so delicate.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2022

With your delicate sensibilities, you know?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

It's a delicate balance between providing energy and protecting the environment.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

In the shadows stood a small, delicate animal.

Source: Magic Tree House

Some have delicate tendrils streaming away from them.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

Now, I know there's a delicate way to say this.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

The delicate flowers help showcase the manicured homes that line the streets.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

You know, spider webs are very delicate.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American October 2022 Collection

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