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- [del-i-kit]
- /ˈdɛl ɪ kɪt/
- /ˈdɛlɪkɪtnəs /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [del-i-kit]
- /ˈdɛl ɪ kɪt/
Definitions of delicateness word
- adjective delicateness fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar. 1
- adjective delicateness fragile; easily damaged; frail: delicate porcelain; a delicate child. 1
- adjective delicateness so fine as to be scarcely perceptible; subtle: a delicate flavor. 1
- adjective delicateness soft or faint, as color: a delicate shade of pink. 1
- adjective delicateness fine or precise in action or execution; capable of responding to the slightest influence: a delicate instrument. 1
- adjective delicateness requiring great care, caution, or tact: a delicate international situation. 1
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Origin of delicateness
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English delicat < Latin dēlicātus delightful, dainty; akin to delicious
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Parts of speech for Delicateness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delicateness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
delicateness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delicateness
noun delicateness
- debility — Debility is a weakness of a person's body or mind, especially one caused by an illness.
- decrepitude — Decrepitude is the state of being very old and in poor condition.
- delicacy — Delicacy is the quality of being easy to break or harm, and refers especially to people or things that are attractive or graceful.
- feebleness — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- fragileness — easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance.
Antonyms for delicateness
noun delicateness
- robustness — strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
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