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delicato — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
  • critical adj Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
  • delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
  • gossamer noun A fine, filmy strand of cobweb often seen drifting in the air or caught on bushes.
  • mild adjective Gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.
  • sensitive adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.
  • tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

Senses

delicato is used for these senses in English:

  • awkward Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
  • critical Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
  • gossamer Tenuous, light, filmy or delicate.
  • mild Gentle and not easily angered.
  • sensitive (of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.
  • tender Sensitive or painful to the touch.

awkward — full definition

  1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
  2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
  3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.

critical — full definition

  1. adj Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
  2. adj Expressing disapproval or finding fault.
  3. adj In a dangerous or unstable medical condition.
  4. adj Relating to careful analysis or evaluation, especially of literature or art.

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