Synonyms for delicate
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Dainty
fragile, frail, fine; see dainty 1. See syn. study at dainty.
Sickly
susceptible, in delicate health, feeble; see sick, weak 1.
Needing careful handling
touchy, ticklish, sensitive, precarious; see dangerous 1, unstable 2.
Having fine sensibilities
gentle, tactful, sensitive, fastidious; see careful, refined 2, tactful.
See delicate in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms
delicate choice dainty elegant exquisite fine 1
These adjectives mean appealing to refined taste: a delicate flavor; choice exotic flowers; a dainty dish; elegant handwriting; an exquisite wine; the finest embroidery.
See Also Synonyms at
fragile.
See delicate in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
adjective
Appealing to refined taste:
choice, dainty, elegant, exquisite, fine1. See good, ingestionNot physically strong:
decrepit, feeble, flimsy, fragile, frail, infirm, insubstantial, puny, unsound, unsubstantial, weak, weakly. See strongEasily broken or damaged:
breakable, brittle, fragile, frangible. See strongShowing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others:
diplomatic, discreet, politic, sensitive, tactful. See abilityRequiring great tact or skill:
sensitive, ticklish, touch-and-go, touchy, tricky. See easyFree from severity or violence, as in movement:
balmy1, faint, gentle, mild, smooth, soft. See calm, strongAble to make or detect effects of great subtlety or precision:
fine1, nice, subtle. See preciseSo slight as to be difficult to notice or appreciate:
fine1, finespun, nice, refined, subtle. See big
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