Delicate Synonyms

85 delicate synonyms include fine, exquisite, intricate, dainty, airy, elegant, graceful, flimsy, gauzy, and filmy. Delicate is an adjective, and its antonyms are crude and coarse. Here are some additional synonyms for "delicate" with example sentences.

Another word for Delicate

85 other ways to say delicate.

1. fine

  • wispy  
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  • thin
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  • silky  
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  • papery  
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  • intricate
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  • insubstantial  
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  • graceful  
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  • gossamer  
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  • gauzy  
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  • floaty  
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  • flimsy  
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  • fine
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  • filmy  
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  • exquisite
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  • elegant
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  • diaphanous  
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  • dainty  
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  • chiffony  
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  • airy  
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2. subtle

3. fragile

  • frangible  
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  • frail  
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  • fragile
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  • eggshell  
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  • easily broken/damaged  
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  • breakable  
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4. sickly

  • weakly  
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  • weak
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  • valetudinarian  
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  • unwell  
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  • unhealthy
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  • sickly  
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  • poorly  
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  • nesh  
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  • in poor health  
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  • infirm  
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  • frail  
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  • feeble  
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  • debilitated  
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  • ailing  
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5. difficult

6. careful

7. deft

  • slick  
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  • skilled  
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  • skilful  
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  • nifty  
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  • neat
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  • finely judged  
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  • expert
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  • dexterous  
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  • deft  
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  • adroit  
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  • adept
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8. sensitive

Use delicate in a Sentence

Handle the delicate flowers gently.

She wore a delicate necklace today.

The painting has delicate brushwork details.