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Vocabulary Entry
delicate
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Easily broken, damaged, or hurt; fragile.
Example Sentences
"The delicate flowers wilted in the sun."
"She handled the glass ornament with delicate care."
"His delicate health prevented him from participating in sports."
N
noun
Something that is especially fine or fragile.
Example Sentences
"The chef prepared a delicate of fish for the dinner service."
"The fabric's delicate requires special washing instructions."
"She enjoyed the delicate of the tea made from rare leaves."
V
verb
To make delicate or fine; to render subtle.
Example Sentences
"He delicately adjusted the strands of her hair."
"The artist aimed to delicately blend colors on the canvas."
"She delicately placed the icing on the cake."