Synonyms for Delicate
Top synonyms for “delicate”: finespun, fragile, frail, soft, ticklish, touchy, breakable, dainty, and 15 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury“a delicate violin passage”
- (adjective)easily broken or damaged or destroyed“a kite too delicate to fly safely”
- (adjective)difficult to handle; requiring great tact“delicate negotiations with the big powers”
- (adjective)developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety“the satire touches with finespun ridicule every kind of human pretense”
- (adjective)of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely“almost undetectable with even the most delicate instruments”
- (adjective)marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique“a surgeon's delicate touch”
- (adjective)easily hurt“soft hands”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "delicate"?
Common synonyms for "delicate" include finespun, fragile, frail, soft, ticklish, touchy. Our thesaurus lists 23 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "delicate"?
Antonyms for "delicate" include rugged. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "delicate" mean?
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury Example: "a delicate violin passage"
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