Dictionary Entry

delicate

adjective

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Meaning

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easily hurt or needing careful treatment

Example Sentence

The butterfly’s wings are so delicate that even a light touch can tear them.

Usage Note

Use this word when you want to describe something that is easily broken, damaged, or hurt, like glass, feelings, or a baby’s skin.

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