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delicate

/ˈdelɪkət/

del · i · cate ˈdel · ɪ · kət

English Definition

adj. easily broken, sensitive

中文释义

易碎的，精致的

Significado en Español

delicado

한국어 뜻

섬세한, 연약한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tinh tế, mỏng manh

Example Sentence

The vase is delicate.

花瓶很脆弱。

Synonyms

fragile tender

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

delic(delicious)+ate(suffix for adjectives)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is the best synonym for “delicate” in the following sentence: The antique vase was so delicate that it needed to be handled with great care.

A fragile
B ancient
C beautiful
D common

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A — fragile. “delicate” means adj. easily broken, sensitive

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ glass ornament shattered as soon as it was dropped.

A delicate
B sturdy
C tough
D unbreakable

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A — delicate. “delicate” means adj. easily broken, sensitive

Common questions about “delicate”

What does “delicate” mean?

delicate — adj. easily broken, sensitive. In Chinese: 易碎的，精致的.

How do you pronounce “delicate”?

delicate is pronounced /ˈdelɪkət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: del · i · cate.

How do you use “delicate” in a sentence?

The vase is delicate. (花瓶很脆弱。)

What are synonyms for “delicate”?

fragile, tender — all close in meaning to delicate (adj. easily broken, sensitive).

Is “delicate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. delicate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “delicate”?

delic(delicious)+ate(suffix for adjectives)

Progress / 学习进度

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