fairly delicate

Frequency: 6.575.8 per million words

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.