Durable and Delicate

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Durable adjective - Existing for a long time.

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Delicate is an antonym for durable in hard-wearing topic.

Nearby Words: durability, durably

Delicate adjective - Easily injured without careful handling.

Usage example: the delicate ecosystem of the wetlands

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Durable is an antonym for delicate.

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

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