Synonyms for delicate

Other words for “delicate”, grouped by meaning.

We found 17 synonyms for “delicate”. The most common are dainty, ethereal, fragile, light-handed, overdelicate.

adjective exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

Oppositesrugged

adjective marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique

Similarskilled

adjective easily broken or damaged or destroyed

Synonymsfragilefrail
Similarbreakable

adjective easily hurt

Synonymssoft
Similartender

adjective developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety

Synonymsfinespun
Similarrefined

adjective difficult to handle; requiring great tact

Similardifficult

adjective of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely

Similarsensitive

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University