Vocabulary
Delicate
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
Urdu meaning
عمدہ، نازک، نفاست سے
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Beyond farming, insects play crucial roles in nutrient cycling in arid zones and maintaining the delicate balance of alpine flora.
- The title comes from the inspiration that Agha draws from the delicate needlework and crafts that adorn the lives of Pakistani women.
- It will be a delicate high-wire act to pull off.
- That many choose to ignore how these housing dreams are actually delivered, and as in the case across the country, are directly in conflict with nature and delicate ecological conditions.
- However, maintaining an exclusive relationship with both is delicate, especially when there is a contrast in the approach towards and expectations from each other.
Synonyms
fine, exquisite, intricate, dainty, airy, elegant, graceful, flimsy, gauzy
Curator example
“a delicate lace shawl”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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