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The delicate glass ornament needed careful handling.
What does Delicate mean?
Delicate means light or easy to harm.
Dictionary definition
Fine, light, or easy to damage.
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A butterfly has delicate wings.
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What does delicate mean?
Delicate means light or easy to harm.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to delicate?
The choice "fragile" is closest in meaning because delicate means light or easy to harm.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for delicate?
The choice "sturdy" is a strong contrast because delicate means light or easy to harm.
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MeaningDelicate means light or easy to harm.
ExampleExample: The delicate glass ornament needed careful handling.
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Delicate word family
Base word
delicate
adjective
delicate
Fine, fragile, or easily harmed.
adverb
delicately
In a gentle or careful way.
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Delicate means light or easy to harm.
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Delicate is not the same as sturdy. Delicate means delicate means light or easy to harm.
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