delicate hand

Frequency: 4.52.5 per million words

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Examples (10)

  • The pianist was known for her delicate hands, which danced across the ivory keys.
  • With a delicate hand, the artist applied the final, tiny brushstroke to the canvas.
  • He noticed her delicate hand as she gently picked up the fragile teacup.
  • Restoring the ancient vase requires not just knowledge, but also a very delicate hand.
  • She laid a delicate hand on his arm to reassure him.
  • The model's long, delicate hands were her most admired feature.
  • A surgeon must possess both a sharp mind and a steady, delicate hand.
  • His delicate hands, more suited to painting than farming, struggled with the rough tools.
  • The queen extended a delicate, gloved hand for the dignitary to kiss.
  • Even after years of work, the seamstress maintained her surprisingly delicate hands.