Delicate
Delicate adjective - Satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness.
Insubstantial is a synonym for delicate in strong topic. In some cases you can use "Insubstantial" instead an adjective "Delicate", when it comes to topics like fragile, flimsy.
Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately
Insubstantial
Insubstantial adjective - Being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance.
Usage example: an insubstantial carton that could not possibly stand up during long-distance shipping
Delicate is a synonym for insubstantial in strong topic. You can use "Delicate" instead an adjective "Insubstantial", if it concerns topics such as fragile.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- fine and delicate
- fine and insubstantial
- light and delicate
- light and insubstantial
- feeble and delicate
- feeble and insubstantial
- weak and delicate
- weak and insubstantial
- slight and delicate
- slight and insubstantial
- fragile and delicate
- fragile and insubstantial
- ethereal and delicate
- ethereal and insubstantial
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