Delicate and Overdelicate

Delicate

Delicate adjective - Exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury.
Usage example: delicate china

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

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Overdelicate

Overdelicate adjective - Extremely delicate.
Usage example: an overdelicate digestive system
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Delicate and overdelicate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delicate" instead an adjective "Overdelicate".
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