delicate — easily broken, damaged, or requiring careful handling
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily broken, damaged, or requiring careful handling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdelɪkət/
Korean meaning: 섬세한, 연약한, 조심스럽게 다뤄야 하는
Korean pronunciation: 델-리-킷 (강세: 델)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's china is so delicate that even a sneeze might break it.
- The chef prepared a delicate sauce that complemented the fish perfectly.
- He handled the delicate negotiation like a surgeon with butterfingers.
delicate
ADJECTIVE//ˈdelɪkət//
easily broken, damaged, or requiring careful handling
The shop owner handles the delicate crystal vase with extreme care
Handle the delicate with intricate care, articulate with precision to share!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'delicatus' meaning 'soft, tender, or dainty,' possibly derived from 'deliciae' meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure.' The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's china is so delicate that even a sneeze might break it.”
“The chef prepared a delicate sauce that complemented the fish perfectly.”
“He handled the delicate negotiation like a surgeon with butterfingers.”
“The delicate flower petals felt like silk between her fingers.”
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