Delicate and Vigorous

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Delicate adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

Usage example: a delicate child who was never allowed to play sports

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Vigorous is an antonym for delicate.

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Vigorous adjective - Having active strength of body or mind.

Usage example: he remains healthy and vigorous despite being over 80 years old

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Delicate is an antonym for vigorous in energetic topic.

Nearby Words: vigor, vigour, vigorously

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