Collocations for "delicate"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "delicate" in context.
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delicate
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- has a delicate [texture]
- delicate and [sensitive, fragile, subtle]
- is [very, extremely] delicate
- a delicate [garment, fabric, shirt]
- delicate [glass, crystal, goods, packages]
- a delicate floral [embroidery, design, pattern, motif]
- delicate lace
- the delicate sound of
- it is a delicate [blend, balance] between
- needs a delicate touch
- must be delicate when [lifting, moving, transporting, carrying]
- the delicate nature of
- has a delicate constitution
- need to be more delicate with
- too delicate to [mention, talk about, bring up]
- is a delicate [issue, matter, question, situation]
- is a very delicate [matter]
- attend to the delicate matter of
- a delicate situation (that needs)
- is delicate in [texture, appearance, flavor]
- has a delicate [texture]
- delicate and [sensitive, fragile, subtle]
- is [very, extremely] delicate
- a delicate [garment, fabric, shirt]
- delicate [glass, crystal, goods, packages]
- a delicate floral [embroidery, design, pattern, motif]
- delicate lace
- the delicate sound of
- it is a delicate [blend, balance] between
- needs a delicate touch
- must be delicate when [lifting, moving, transporting, carrying]
- the delicate nature of
- has a delicate constitution
- need to be more delicate with
- too delicate to [mention, talk about, bring up]
- is a delicate [issue, matter, question, situation]
- is a very delicate [matter]
- attend to the delicate matter of
- a delicate situation (that needs)
- delicate: handle with care
'delicate' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):