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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

  1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
  2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
  3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.

naughty — full definition

  1. adj Badly behaved or mischievous, especially describing a child.
  2. adj Mildly sexual or risqué in a playful, teasing way.

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