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delicate

gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2 الإنجليزية
~ 1800
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective A2 property
1

Easily damaged or broken

Easy to break or damage because it is thin or light.

نمط الاستخدام: [something] is delicate
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
المرادفات
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
الأضداد
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
delicate fabric |delicate glass |delicate structure |delicate flowers
الموضوعات
daily life |objects |materials |daily_life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The antique vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
  • These flowers are too delicate to survive the cold weather.
  • She wore a dress made from delicate silk.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The cup is delicate.
  • The flower is delicate.
  • The box is delicate.
adjective B1 property
2

Needing careful handling

Needing to be dealt with carefully because it is easy to upset or damage.

نمط الاستخدام: a delicate [situation/matter/task]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
المرادفات
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
الأضداد
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
delicate situation |delicate matter |delicate negotiations
الموضوعات
emotions |communication |work |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • They are discussing a delicate political issue.
  • Handling customer complaints can be a delicate matter.
  • He has a delicate role in the peace talks.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • This is a delicate question.
  • We have a delicate job today.
  • It is a delicate problem.
adjective B1 property
3

Fine and light in appearance or texture

Looking or feeling light, thin, and beautiful.

نمط الاستخدام: delicate [features/design/pattern]
المرادفات
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
الأضداد
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
delicate features |delicate lace |delicate design
الموضوعات
art |appearance |nature |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
أمثلة
  • She painted the scene with delicate brushstrokes.
  • The cake was decorated with delicate sugar flowers.
  • His face had delicate features.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The dress has a delicate pattern.
  • She has a delicate face.
  • The bird has delicate wings.
adjective B2 property
4

Subtle pleasant taste or smell

Tasting or smelling nice in a soft way, not strong.

نمط الاستخدام: delicate [flavor/aroma/scent]
المرادفات
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
الأضداد
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
delicate flavor |delicate aroma |delicate scent
الموضوعات
food |senses |food_drink
أمثلة
  • The soup has a delicate flavor of herbs.
  • This tea has a delicate aroma.
  • The perfume is light and delicate.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The cake has a delicate taste.
  • I smell a delicate flower.
  • The tea is delicate.
adjective B2 property
5

Physically weak or fragile in health

Not strong and becoming sick easily.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone] is delicate
المرادفات
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
الأضداد
robust (Strong and healthy.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
delicate constitution |delicate health
الموضوعات
health |body
أمثلة
  • She has been in delicate health since childhood.
  • His constitution is too delicate for strenuous exercise.
  • The patient was too delicate to travel.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • My grandmother is delicate.
  • He is in delicate health.
  • The baby is delicate.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
المقاطع والنبر
del - ic - ate (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: delicate
عائلة الكلمة
Core family
delicately adverb B1 delicacy noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate adjective
التعبيرات

a delicate balance

1
/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase

Situation needing careful proportion control

A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.

أمثلة
  • Maintaining work-life harmony is often a delicate balance.
  • The ecosystem depends on a delicate balance of species.

in delicate health

1
/ˈɪn dˈɛlɪkɪt hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase

Physically weak or sickly condition

Not strong and often sick.

أمثلة
  • She has been in delicate health for years.
  • His mother is in delicate health these days.

tread carefully

1
/tɹˈɛd kˈɛɹfəli/
idiom

Act with great caution

To be very careful about what you do or say.

أمثلة
  • You should tread carefully when giving criticism.
  • They are treading carefully to avoid making mistakes.

tread carefully

2
/tɹˈɛd kˈɛɹfəli/
idiom

Act cautiously to avoid offense or trouble

Be careful what you do or say so you do not cause trouble.

أمثلة
  • You need to tread carefully when discussing politics at work.
  • He tread carefully around the subject of her family.

handle with care

1
/hˈændəl wˈɪθ kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

Treat gently to avoid damage

Be very careful when you touch or move this thing so it does not break.

أمثلة
  • The box is marked 'Fragile: Handle with care'.
  • These boxes contain glassware, so please handle with care.
  • The box says "Fragile: handle with care" on the side.
  • Please handle with care; it's very old and valuable.
  • Fragile items must be handled with care during shipping.
  • These samples are very delicate, so please handle them with care.
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