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delicate
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delicaat, fijn
small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance
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Despite her delicate appearance, she possessed inner strength and resilience that helped her overcome life's challenges.
Ondanks haar fragiele uiterlijk, bezat ze innerlijke kracht en veerkracht die haar hielpen de uitdagingen van het leven te overwinnen.
02
fragiel, delicaat
easily harmed or destroyed
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The delicate glass ornaments shattered when they fell off the shelf.
De fragiele glazen ornamenten braken toen ze van de plank vielen.
03
delicaat, fragiel
fine or intricate in texture, structure, or design
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The artist worked on delicate filigree.
04
easily hurt or offended
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Delicate feelings must be considered in negotiations.
05
hard to handle and requiring great sensitivity
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The conversation was delicate, so he chose his words carefully.
06
capable of detecting or measuring very small differences or changes precisely
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Delicate sensors monitor tiny environmental changes.
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The delicate pastry was flaky and perfectly balanced in sweetness.
Het delicate gebak was bladerig en perfect in balans qua zoetheid.
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