adj. satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness; easily injured or damaged or destroyed
They ate off the delicate china. OR She touched the baby's delicate skin.
They ate off the delicate china. OR She touched the baby's delicate skin.
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Fluffy and delicate texture is a must.
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She admired the delicate floweret.
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All of the angels' wings were soft and delicate.
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The beading on the dress was delicate and beautiful.
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The diplomatist approached the delicate situation with much tact.
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Her basmati dish is much prized for its delicate flavour. British spelling.
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What is delicate marine snow?
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She wore a delicate silver anklet.
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She touched the baby's delicate skin.
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A laser is used to perform delicate eye surgery.
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Her basmati dish is much prized for its delicate flavour.
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fine; fragile; frail
rugged; rough
3 syllables
del-i-cate
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