delicate: význam a definície

Pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way: a delicate flavor; a delicate violin passage.

Exquisitely fine or dainty: delicate china.

Frail in constitution or health.

Easily broken or damaged: a kite too delicate to fly.

Marked by sensitivity of discrimination: a critic's delicate perception.

Considerate of the feelings of others.

Concerned with propriety.

Squeamish or fastidious.

Requiring tactful treatment: a delicate situation.

Fine or soft in touch or skill: a surgeon's delicate touch.

Measuring, indicating, or responding to very small changes; precise: a delicate set of scales.

Very subtle in difference or distinction.