Delicate and Firm

Opposite meaning words

Delicate adjective - Easily broken.

Usage example: delicate glassware that must be carefully wrapped for shipping

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Firm is an antonym for delicate in topics: dainty, difficult.

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Firm adjective - Not showing weakness or uncertainty.

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Delicate is an antonym for firm.

Nearby Words: firming, firmness, firmly, firmed

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