Delicate and Heavy

Delicate

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

Heavy is an antonym for delicate in topics: dainty, difficult, sickly, careful, fussy.

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Heavy

Heavy adjective - Having great weight.

Delicate is an antonym for heavy.

Both words in one sentence

  • Bookshelf Dominoes SheZow: In "She Phat", SheZow's super-heavy footsteps cause this to happen to the shelves full of delicate china in the delicate china warehouse.
  • Western Animation / SheZow Bookshelf Dominoes: In "She Phat", SheZow's super-heavy footsteps cause this to happen to the shelves full of delicate china in the delicate china warehouse.
  • Does Not Like Shoes For the record, she does—heavy motorcycle boots that contrast with her delicate dresses.
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