Delicate and Gradual

Delicate

Delicate adjective - Satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness.

Gradual and delicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gradual" instead an adjective "Delicate".

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Gradual

Gradual adjective - Proceeding or changing by steps or degrees.

Delicate and gradual are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delicate" instead an adjective "Gradual".

Nearby Words: graduate, gradually, gradation, graduation, gradualism
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