Definition of Delicate

weakly fragile; frail

Examples of Delicate in a sentence

The delicate flower was broken at the stem during the first storm of the season.  🔊

Because she was so delicate, the girl’s parents didn’t want her playing contact sports.  🔊

Most of the items in the box are delicate and should be handled with care.  🔊

The berries were so delicate that the crushed under the slightest bit of pressure.  🔊

Although she pretended to be frail and delicate, the young woman was a lot tougher than she let on.  🔊

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