Delicate
Delicate adjective - Satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness.
Mortifying and delicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mortifying" instead an adjective "Delicate".
Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately
Mortifying
Mortifying adjective - Causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation.
Delicate and mortifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delicate" instead an adjective "Mortifying".
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