délicat — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dainty adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
- delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
- quaint adjective Attractively unusual or old-fashioned, especially in a charming way.
- subtle adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
- tricky adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
Senses
délicat is used for these senses in English:
- dainty Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
- quaint (obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. [15th–19th c.]
- subtle Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
- tricky Hard to deal with, complicated.
dainty — full definition
- adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
- adjective Fussy or overly particular, especially about food.
- noun A small, delicious treat or delicacy.
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.