delicate
Example Sentences
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Reliably pulling off this high-energy yet delicate dance isn’t easy.
From Los Angeles Times
When this brain region becomes too active, it can actually trigger sleepiness instead, creating a delicate balance between sleep and alertness.
From Science Daily
However, black-and-white tattoo roses cascade down her neck and arms, Carolina roses with delicate petals.
From Literature
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Even though her words come out soft and delicate, they’re like arrows stabbing my heart.
From Literature
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This encounter with Hesterfowl could be delicate: a conversation between two servants of the all-knowing universe.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.