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delicate
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From Wiktionary
delicate
is on the Basic English 850 List.
degree
-
delicate
-
dependent
Pronunciation
[
change
]
IPA
(
key
)
:
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
Audio (US)
(
file
)
Adjective
[
change
]
Positive
delicate
Comparative
more
delicate
Superlative
most
delicate
A sign meaning that something is fragile or
delicate
.
A
delicate
thing is something that can break easily. It is usually beautiful but people need to be careful if they touch it.
Synonym:
fragile
Flower petals are
delicate
.
I don't want a child to hold my
delicate
glasses.
The things in this box are
delicate
. Please don't
drop
them.
Categories
:
BE850
Adjectives