Delicate synonyms
dĕl'ĭ-kĭt
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Physically weak; frail; delicate
Responsive to external conditions or stimulation; having sensation:
Very sharp; keen:
(Archaic) Noble; chivalrous:
Of or showing delicate and refined taste; fastidious
in delicate health
Sickly
unstable (related)
Unreliable; fickle
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refined (related)
Made free from other matter, or from impurities; purified
Characterized by a sense of propriety or refinement; impressively fastidious in manners and tastes
Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary
Selected with care; well-chosen:
Having or showing regard for others and their feelings; thoughtful
(Mathematics) Of or relating to a point at which a curve has a horizontal tangent line, as at a maximum or minimum.
Giving delight; very pleasing; charming
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Very beautiful or lovely, esp. in a delicate or carefully wrought way
Excessively scrupulous or sensitive, as in taste, propriety, or neatness:
Having grace, or beauty of form, composition, movement, or expression; elegant
Of, relating to, or resembling lace.
Of less than the correct, standard, or legal weight:
Giving or affording pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable:
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Soft or smooth
The definition of slender is narrow in width, thin or slim in size, or having only a little force.
Not severe or acute:
Not firm or strong physically; weak; feeble, as from old age
Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises:
Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet:
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Very light; airy; delicate
Not substantial
Highly gratifying to taste or smell, esp. because of a rich sweetness; delicious
The definition of mincing is the actions of someone who acts dainty or refined.
Too nice; too fastidious, precise, etc.
Showing or requiring extremely careful treatment
Small, little; insignificant; petty.
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Light in form or build; not stout or heavy; slender
Out of condition; flabby:
Having a digestive system that is easily upset; easily nauseated; queasy
Too subtle, delicate, or refined; overnice
Gentle, mild, or light; not rough or heavy
The definition of tenuous is something long and thin, fine or flimsy.
Sensitive to touch; easily irritated, as a part of the body
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bonne-bouche
A gourmet titbit.
ethereality
The quality of being ethereal.
The quality of being fastidious
(Uncountable) Skill in handling of a situation.
friandise
A trinket; trifle; gewgaw
Fastidiousness; refinement; delicacy of taste
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overniceness
The quality of being overnice.
preciosity
A state or condition of overemphasizing detail, especially of pronunciation when speaking.
squeamishness
The quality of being squeamish
Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others, including the ability to speak or act without offending.
The definition of a tidbit is a small taste or morsel of something, such as food or information.
strong (antonym)
Containing a considerable percentage of alcohol:
healthy (antonym)
Sizable; considerable:
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Weakened or worn out from age or wear
Lacking vigor or effectiveness; inadequate:
The definition of flimsy is something which is lacking in strength or thin and easily broken.
Not strong or substantial; slight:
The definition of puny is something insufficient in size or strength.
In horse management an unsound horse is one suffering ill-health that affects its suitability for its intended work.
Lacking firmness or strength; flimsy.
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Liable to break or to be broken.
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Discreet and diplomatic.
(Idiomatic) attributive form of touch and go
So weak as to be difficult to perceive;
Having a fine texture:
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
Spun or drawn out to extreme fineness; delicate; fragile
calm (related)
Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed:
Permitting an action to be performed; capable of undergoing something:
Light of heart; vivacious; sprightly; flippant; superficial.
(as a pro-sentence) How beautiful that is!
Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm
Describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus
(Rare) Meticulousness; the state or quality of being meticulous.
inelegant (antonym)
Lacking refinement or polish; not elegant.
Of, characterized by, or attentive to tiny details; exact; precise
Needing careful handling; precarious; delicate
The definition of uncertain is not definite or not confirmed.
Moving capriciously from one idea, interest, etc. to another; fickle
(Statistics) The proportion of individuals in a population that will be correctly identified in a binary classification test.
seeindelicate (antonym)
careful, tactful
indelicate (antonym)
Slightly at odds with established standards of propriety; somewhat improper, offensive, or coarse:
insensitive (antonym)
Not physically sensitive; numb.
unscrupulous (antonym)
robust (antonym)
Strong and healthy; full of vigor; hardy
harsh (antonym)
Rough, crude, or forbidding in appearance
rough (antonym)
Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
coarse (antonym)
The definition of coarse is something that has large particles, poor quality, a rough texture or something that is in bad taste.
heavy (antonym)
Having considerable thickness:
indiscriminating (antonym)
uncritical (antonym)
Not critical; undiscriminating or indulgent.
imprecise (antonym)
Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty.
healthful (antonym)
Conducive to good health; salutary.
Unable to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable.
ingestion (related)
Appealing to refined taste
ability (related)
Showing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others
easy (related)
Free from worry, anxiety, trouble, or pain:
precise (related)
The definition of precise is exact.
big (related)
Filled up; brimming over:
rugged (antonym)
Having a sturdy build or strong constitution:
delicately (related)
velvety (related)
intricate (related)
finely (related)
lustrous (related)
satiny (related)
seductive (related)
sick (related)
Unable to produce a profitable yield of crops:
dangerous (related)
Causing danger; ready to do harm or injury.
careful (related)
Accurately or thoroughly done or made; painstaking
A piece displaying splendid craft, skill, and work:
Sensitivity to the feelings of others; tact:
Weak; faint; suggesting unhappiness.
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