delicate
gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2
ইংরেজি
~ 1800
অর্থসমূহ
০টি অর্থ
adjective
A2
property
1
Easily damaged or broken
Easy to break or damage because it is thin or light.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
[something] is delicate
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
সমার্থক শব্দ
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
কলোকেশন
delicate fabric
|delicate glass
|delicate structure
|delicate flowers
বিষয়
daily life
|objects
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- 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.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- 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.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
a delicate [situation/matter/task]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
সমার্থক শব্দ
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
কলোকেশন
delicate situation
|delicate matter
|delicate negotiations
বিষয়
emotions
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- They are discussing a delicate political issue.
- Handling customer complaints can be a delicate matter.
- He has a delicate role in the peace talks.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- 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.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
delicate [features/design/pattern]
সমার্থক শব্দ
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
কলোকেশন
delicate features
|delicate lace
|delicate design
বিষয়
art
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
উদাহরণ
- She painted the scene with delicate brushstrokes.
- The cake was decorated with delicate sugar flowers.
- His face had delicate features.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- 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.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
delicate [flavor/aroma/scent]
সমার্থক শব্দ
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
কলোকেশন
delicate flavor
|delicate aroma
|delicate scent
বিষয়
food
|senses
|food_drink
উদাহরণ
- The soup has a delicate flavor of herbs.
- This tea has a delicate aroma.
- The perfume is light and delicate.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- 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.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
[someone] is delicate
সমার্থক শব্দ
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
robust (Strong and healthy.)
কলোকেশন
delicate constitution
|delicate health
বিষয়
health
|body
উদাহরণ
- She has been in delicate health since childhood.
- His constitution is too delicate for strenuous exercise.
- The patient was too delicate to travel.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- My grandmother is delicate.
- He is in delicate health.
- The baby is delicate.
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
del - ic - ate (৩টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
শব্দরূপ
Adjective
- Base: delicate
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
Core family
delicately
adverb B1
delicacy
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
অভিব্যক্তি
a delicate balance
1/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Situation needing careful proportion control
A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.
উদাহরণ
- 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.
উদাহরণ
- 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.
উদাহরণ
- 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.
উদাহরণ
- 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.
উদাহরণ
- 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.