fairly delicate
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Used to indicate a moderate degree of fragility or fineness.
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Examples (10)
- The lace on her wedding dress was fairly delicate.
- A newborn's health can be fairly delicate in the first few weeks.
- We're entering a fairly delicate stage of the negotiations.
- He had fairly delicate features for such a large man.
- The flavour of the white tea is fairly delicate, so don't add too much sugar.
- The watch mechanism is fairly delicate and requires careful handling.
- The petals of this orchid are fairly delicate and can bruise easily.
- Restoring the ancient manuscript is a fairly delicate task.
- The ecosystem in the reef is a fairly delicate balance.
- The scent of the spring blossoms was fairly delicate and didn't overwhelm the senses.