Examples of 'delicate' in a sentence

Meaning of "delicate"

Delicate (adjective): fragile, easily damaged, or requiring careful handling. It can also refer to something subtle, refined, or intricately detailed
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  • Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
  • Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
  • Intended for use with fragile items.
  • Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.

How to use "delicate" in a sentence

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Delicate flavor that enhances lighter meats.
Heart valves are delicate but very durable.
Delicate aromas of citrus and flavours of wheat.
It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces from damage.
Delicate coloured fabrics that are lightly soiled.
You must be delicate with dead things.
Delicate warming for small amounts of food.
You dwell in the delicate like buds.
A delicate balance between market and safety.
I suppose there is no delicate way to say this.
The delicate thread between us had snapped.
You got a real delicate touch to you.
A delicate flower to be pressed between stone blocks.
We do not have delicate tummies like yours.
A delicate intelligence matter of the utmost priority.

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The device contains delicate electronic components.
A delicate flower to be pressed between walls of stone.
This unit contains delicate electronic components.
Therefore you have to be clear and delicate.
Remember the delicate balance we must maintain.
Dating at our age is a very delicate dance.
Place delicate items in the upper basket.
You girls and your delicate constitutions.
Their delicate and finished appearance is friendly.
Every office meeting is a delicate ballet of awkwardness.
The surface of the lens is very delicate.
Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics.
My machine requires the most delicate calibration.
Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
I am worried that the mass is in a delicate spot.
The most delicate parts may be protected.
The paint on the car is very delicate.
Flight is a delicate balance of math and physics.
Her polished eyes are carved in delicate minerals.
Suitable for delicate crockery and glassware.
Do not want your pliers too delicate.
But wounds this delicate are most unlikely.
These old things can be pretty delicate.
Immense and delicate tasks are yet to be accomplished.
I just have one son of delicate question.
Respect the delicate ecology of your delusions.
Complete with all the delicate details.
Use for delicate and knit items.
Sharpening the blades is a very delicate operation.
I do think the delicate nature of our conversation.
I have something to bring up that is a little delicate.
Use for cleaning delicate or glazed ceramic or.
My princess is beautiful but perhaps too delicate.
Suitable for delicate but dirty items.
Do not tie me up with your delicate words.

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