choulostivý — meaning in English
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English meaning
- delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
- naughty adj Badly behaved or mischievous, especially describing a child.
- queasy adj Feeling sick to one's stomach, as if about to vomit.
- squeamish adj Easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.
- tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
- ticklish adj Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.
Senses
choulostivý is used for these senses in English:
- naughty Sexually provocative; now in weakened sense, risqué, cheeky. [from 19th c.]
- queasy Easily troubled; squeamish.
- risqué Slightly sexually suggestive; bordering on indelicate.
- squeamish Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.
- ticklish Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.
delicate — full definition
- adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
- adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
- adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
naughty — full definition
- adj Badly behaved or mischievous, especially describing a child.
- adj Mildly sexual or risqué in a playful, teasing way.