delicate touch
Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words
a gentle, careful way of touching or handling something
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Examples (10)
- The artist applied paint to the canvas with a delicate touch.
- She handled the newborn baby with a delicate touch, cradling its head gently.
- Addressing the sensitive political issue required a delicate touch from the diplomat.
- The old violin needed a delicate touch to produce its true, rich sound.
- He used a delicate touch to clean the fragile antique vase.
- Writing poetry often demands a delicate touch to convey subtle emotions.
- The gardener used a delicate touch when repotting the young seedlings.
- Her delicate touch on the patient's injured arm minimized discomfort.
- Negotiating the terms of the peace treaty called for an incredibly delicate touch.
- The pastry chef's delicate touch ensured that the soufflé rose perfectly.