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delicate

gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2 انگریزی
~ 1800
معانی
0 معانی
adjective A2 property
1

Easily damaged or broken

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

استعمال کا انداز: [something] is delicate
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
ہم معنی الفاظ
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
متضاد الفاظ
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
لفظی تراکیب
delicate fabric |delicate glass |delicate structure |delicate flowers
موضوعات
daily life |objects |materials |daily_life |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: a delicate [situation/matter/task]
عام غلطی:
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
ہم معنی الفاظ
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
متضاد الفاظ
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
لفظی تراکیب
delicate situation |delicate matter |delicate negotiations
موضوعات
emotions |communication |work |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • They are discussing a delicate political issue.
  • Handling customer complaints can be a delicate matter.
  • He has a delicate role in the peace talks.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: delicate [features/design/pattern]
ہم معنی الفاظ
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
متضاد الفاظ
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
لفظی تراکیب
delicate features |delicate lace |delicate design
موضوعات
art |appearance |nature |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
مثالیں
  • She painted the scene with delicate brushstrokes.
  • The cake was decorated with delicate sugar flowers.
  • His face had delicate features.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: delicate [flavor/aroma/scent]
ہم معنی الفاظ
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
متضاد الفاظ
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
لفظی تراکیب
delicate flavor |delicate aroma |delicate scent
موضوعات
food |senses |food_drink
مثالیں
  • The soup has a delicate flavor of herbs.
  • This tea has a delicate aroma.
  • The perfume is light and delicate.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] is delicate
ہم معنی الفاظ
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
متضاد الفاظ
robust (Strong and healthy.)
لفظی تراکیب
delicate constitution |delicate health
موضوعات
health |body
مثالیں
  • She has been in delicate health since childhood.
  • His constitution is too delicate for strenuous exercise.
  • The patient was too delicate to travel.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • My grandmother is delicate.
  • He is in delicate health.
  • The baby is delicate.
گرامر
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delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
del - ic - ate (3 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
  • Base: delicate
متعلقہ الفاظ
Core family
delicately adverb B1 delicacy noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate adjective
عبارات

a delicate balance

1
/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase

Situation needing careful proportion control

A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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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