delicate
gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 1800
అర్థాలు
0 అర్థాలు
adjective
A2
property
1
Easily damaged or broken
Easy to break or damage because it is thin or light.
వాడుక నమూనా:
[something] is delicate
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
పర్యాయపదాలు
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
పదకలయికలు
delicate fabric
|delicate glass
|delicate structure
|delicate flowers
విషయాలు
daily life
|objects
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
a delicate [situation/matter/task]
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
పర్యాయపదాలు
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
పదకలయికలు
delicate situation
|delicate matter
|delicate negotiations
విషయాలు
emotions
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
ఉదాహరణలు
- They are discussing a delicate political issue.
- Handling customer complaints can be a delicate matter.
- He has a delicate role in the peace talks.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
delicate [features/design/pattern]
పర్యాయపదాలు
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
పదకలయికలు
delicate features
|delicate lace
|delicate design
విషయాలు
art
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
ఉదాహరణలు
- She painted the scene with delicate brushstrokes.
- The cake was decorated with delicate sugar flowers.
- His face had delicate features.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
delicate [flavor/aroma/scent]
పర్యాయపదాలు
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
పదకలయికలు
delicate flavor
|delicate aroma
|delicate scent
విషయాలు
food
|senses
|food_drink
ఉదాహరణలు
- The soup has a delicate flavor of herbs.
- This tea has a delicate aroma.
- The perfume is light and delicate.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
[someone] is delicate
పర్యాయపదాలు
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
robust (Strong and healthy.)
పదకలయికలు
delicate constitution
|delicate health
విషయాలు
health
|body
ఉదాహరణలు
- She has been in delicate health since childhood.
- His constitution is too delicate for strenuous exercise.
- The patient was too delicate to travel.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- My grandmother is delicate.
- He is in delicate health.
- The baby is delicate.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
del - ic - ate (3 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: delicate
సంబంధిత పదాలు
Core family
delicately
adverb B1
delicacy
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
పదప్రయోగాలు
a delicate balance
1/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Situation needing careful proportion control
A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.