delicate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Adjective

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

Synonyms

• delicate

Related

• dainty
• ethereal
• exquisite
• fragile
• gossamer
• light-handed
• overdelicate
• pastel
• tender

Opposite / Antonyms

• rugged

Also See

• breakable
• frail
• weak

Adjective

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

Synonyms

• delicate
• fragile
• frail

Related

• breakable

Adjective

difficult to handle; requiring great tact

Synonyms

• delicate
• ticklish
• touchy

Related

• difficult
• hard

Adjective

developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety

Synonyms

• delicate
• finespun

Related

• refined

Adjective

of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely

Synonyms

• delicate

Related

• sensitive

Adjective

marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique

Synonyms

• delicate

Related

• skilled

Adjective

easily hurt

Synonyms

• delicate
• soft

Related

• tender
• untoughened