hienovarainen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
- discreet adj Careful and tactful in what one says or does, especially to avoid causing embarrassment.
- nice adj Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
- subtle adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
- svelte adj Pleasingly slim and graceful in shape.
Senses
hienovarainen is used for these senses in English:
- delicate Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
- discreet Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
- nice Showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment; subtle. [from 16th c.]
- subtle People or things that are subtle (adjective sense) as a class.
- svelte Refined, 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.
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