Delicate and Deft

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Delicate

Delicate adjective - Accomplished with trained ability.
Usage example: the delicate handling of a difficult diplomatic situation
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Deft is a synonym for delicate in careful topic. In some cases you can use "Deft" instead an adjective "Delicate", when it comes to topics like skilled.
Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Deft

Deft adjective - Accomplished with trained ability.
Usage example: a luthier whose deft craftsmanship is prized by violinists the world over
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Delicate is a synonym for deft in skilful topic. Sometimes you can use "Delicate" instead an adjective "Deft".
Nearby Words: deftness, deftly

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