delicate
adjective
[ ˈdɛlɪkət ]
• very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
• "a delicate lace shawl"
Similar:
fine,
exquisite,
intricate,
dainty,
airy,
elegant,
graceful,
flimsy,
gauzy,
filmy,
floaty,
gossamer,
diaphanous,
chiffony,
silky,
wispy,
thin,
insubstantial,
papery,
• easily broken or damaged; fragile.
• "delicate china"
• requiring sensitive or careful handling.
• "delicate negotiations"
Similar:
difficult,
tricky,
sensitive,
ticklish,
awkward,
problematic,
problematical,
touchy,
prickly,
controversial,
emotive,
embarrassing,
sticky,
dicey,
delicate
noun
• a delicate fabric or garment.
• "the delicates cycle of a washing machine"
Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘delightful, charming’): from French délicat or Latin delicatus, of unknown origin. Senses also expressed in Middle English (now obsolete) include ‘voluptuous’, ‘self-indulgent’, ‘fastidious’, and ‘effeminate’.
