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delicate
adjective
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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:

exquisitefineweakfrailetherealstrengthgracefulsupremeelegantfragile
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Antonyms for delicate:

inexactvaguescathinginelegantroughlouduglytoughindelicategritty
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