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delicate
adjective as in dainty, weak
adjective as in sickly
adjective as in fussy, discriminating
Weak matches
alert, careful, dainty, fastidious, finical, finicking, finicky, nice, particular, persnickety, prudish, pure, scrupulous, squeamish, thin-skinned
adjective as in difficult, sticky (situation)
Strongest matches
critical, precarious, sensitive, ticklish, touchy, tricky, unpredictable, volatile
Weak matches
Example Sentences
A small thing of beauty, inlaid with a delicate mosaic.
“Many of these products are formulated for adults and contain harsh ingredients, such as hydroxy acids, retinoids and artificial fragrances, which are too aggressive for young, delicate skin and can cause irritation or long-term damage.”
He will be expected to charm and cajole the incoming administration at a potentially very delicate time for US/UK relations.
If Manchester United offered guidance to avoid creating even more turmoil around an already delicate situation, Ruben Amorim has followed it.
Munroe said the winds are not expected to be as strong or dry as the winds that helped fan the Franklin fire last week, but conditions are still delicate with low humidity and dry brush.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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