delicate
adjectiveHow many syllables in delicate?
There are 3 syllables in the word delicate.Divide delicate into syllables:
del · i · cate
How to pronounce delicate:
Definition of delicate:
- delicate (adjective):
- pleasing to the senses
- fine or subtle in quality or workmanship
- exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury.
Synonyms for delicate:
airy
dainty
detailed
elegant
ethereal
exquisite
extraordinary
fine
fragile
frail
gossamer
graceful
light-handed
nuanced
overdelicate
pastel
rare
refined
strength
subtle
supreme
tender
weak
Antonyms for delicate:
abrasive
callous
caustic
coarse
crude
gritty
hard
harsh
healthful
heavy
horrible
imprecise
inaccurate
indelicate
inelegant
inexact
loud
ordinary
random
rough
scathing
scouring
scratchy
stern
straightforward
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