LEARNit Dictionary
delicate
adjective
/ˈdelɪkət/
UK
/ˈdelɪkət/
US
C1+
1
C1+
easily damaged or broken
شکننده, آسیبپذیر
synonym
fragile
2
C1+
not strong and easily becoming ill
حساس, آسیبپذیر
a
delicate child/constitution
His health had always been delicate.
3
C1+
small and having a beautiful shape or appearance
ظریف, لطیف
his delicate hands
4
C1+
made or formed in a very careful and detailed way
ظریف, لطیف, دقیق
the delicate mechanisms of a clock
5
C1+
showing or needing careful or sensitive treatment
حساس, ظریف, لطیف
I admired your delicate handling of the situation.
a delicate problem
The delicate surgical operation took five hours.
6
C1+
light and pleasant; not strong
لطیف, ملایم, دلنشین
a
delicate fragrance/flavour
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours
synonym
subtle