very delicate

Frequency: 9.0250.7 per million words

A common way to emphasize a high degree of fragility or fineness.

delicateADVERB + delicate

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very

Examples (10)

  • The antique lace was very delicate and required careful handling.
  • The butterfly's wings are very delicate; be careful not to touch them.
  • She handled the newborn chick with a very delicate touch.
  • The glasses looked very delicate, so I placed them on the top shelf.
  • The flavor of the white tea is very delicate and easily overwhelmed by strong foods.
  • This perfume has a very delicate scent of jasmine and rose.
  • Negotiating the peace treaty is a very delicate task that requires immense skill.
  • The current political climate has made this a very delicate subject to discuss publicly.
  • After the surgery, his health was in a very delicate state for several weeks.
  • The artist was praised for the very delicate shading in her portrait's features.