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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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Example Sentences

Tolman is reason enough to turn on the television, though I have not quite forgiven television for its shabby treatment of the last two series in which she starred, the science-fiction drama “Emergence” and the delicate thinking-animal comedy “Downward Dog.”

The poem describes the delicate red wildflowers that bloomed where more than a million soldiers died between 1914 and 1918.

From BBC

It hosts a major American air base and has handled many delicate political negotiations, including with Iran, the Taliban and Russia.

From BBC

Javi said he’d affixed ornamental amphoras and delicate clay stars beneath a sweeping arch.

From BBC

The two were delicate like bombs whenever they witnessed anyone displaying the slightest bit of uncertainty.

From Salon

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

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