On this page you'll find 20 example sentences with Delicate. You'll also see the meaning, synonyms such as fragile or tender and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

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Delicate in a sentence

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Delicate meaning

  1. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
  2. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
  3. Intended for use with fragile items.

Synonyms of Delicate

fragile tender breakable frail weak subtle pastel overdelicate light-handed half-hardy gossamer ethereal exquisite dainty rugged

Example sentences (20)

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry in July claimed to have damaged up a plot to focus on delicate websites round Isfahan.

It's a delicate process to never declare war on Russia, while maximizing Ukraine's ability to repulse the invaders.

American Horror Story will be appearing on screens in the September 20 release of American Horror Story: Delicate.

But the Senate is also involved in delicate negotiations involving changes to border policy and funding for Ukraine.

It is a reminder that the realms of commerce and governance, while often overlapping, require a delicate balance.

And therefore it is precisely such an involvement that makes the outcome of the process itself more delicate than ever.

It's fair to say the look was bold and glamorous – and she accessorised with big hoop earrings and a delicate necklace.

Models wore dresses and skirts in pastel pinks and blues, almost completely covered in delicate, laser-cut butterflies.

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Addressing this requires a delicate balance -implementing measures to curb inflation while boosting domestic production.

And we're not supposed to point out the hypocrisy because otherwise your delicate butt hairs will get twisted.

Do you look away, or do you admire how the smooth, colorful flannel resembles that most intimate and delicate body part?

My friend, our kin, being swept away in a tsunami of delicate emotion and chemistry, bad choices and bad luck.

As is a delicate one: to please the right-wing base, while still separating himself enough from Trump to win over converts.

Crafted from a delicate lace, it features a ruffled trim, short flutter sleeves and a pretty tie-up front.

It's a delicate injury that we're managing well at the minute and it's important we continue to manage it.

For accessories, Nargis opted for delicate drop earrings and styled her hair in a bun with loose strands.

A player recently crocheted a cute Junimo doll, showcasing delicate details such as the pink blush and small leaf on its head.

But it undoubtedly complicates the already delicate task of selling that agreement to Republicans who are loath to compromise.

Instead, the bombardier narrowly misses—and strikes the delicate gunner’s sight, situated just inches from the gunner’s hatch.

Many of his promising performances were derailed when the blood started to flow from his delicate skin.

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Common combinations with delicate

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "delicate" in a sentence?
An example: "Iran’s Intelligence Ministry in July claimed to have damaged up a plot to focus on delicate websites round Isfahan." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "delicate" from real English texts.
What does "delicate" mean?
Delicate means: Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
What are synonyms of "delicate"?
Common synonyms of "delicate" include: fragile, tender, breakable, frail, weak, subtle, pastel, overdelicate. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "delicate" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "delicate", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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