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delicate

Definition for delicate

adjective as in sickly

adjective as in fussy, discriminating

adjective as in difficult, sticky (situation)

adjective as in careful, tactful

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Learning to navigate delicate situations also helped Ronson's career as a producer.

From BBC

“Restless” might be as much of an understatement as the delicate little engagement ring Jeremiah gave Belly this season, prompting viral memes galore.

After much trial and error, the final product was a delicate rose gold chain with a small round pendant holding the baby’s breath bloom.

From Salon

The separation of a president and the vice president looking to follow him into the Oval Office is a political rite of passage, though always a fraught and delicate one.

Journalism’s role is to ask questions, even on delicate topics, with respect and responsibility.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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