delicate touch
ˈdɛlɪkət tʌtʃ
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Definition of delicate touch - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
handling objectsgentle way of handling fragile things
  • She has a delicate touch with old books.
light touch
2.
dealing with peoplecareful way of dealing with sensitive situations
  • He used a delicate touch to resolve the argument.
sensitivity tact
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Expressions with delicate

delicate businessn.
sensitive situation needing careful handling
Negotiating the contract was a delicate business.
delicate affairn.
romantic or sexual relationship kept secret
Their romance was a delicate affair, known only to a few close friends.
delicate balancen.
state where things are stable but easily disturbed
The ecosystem depends on a delicate balance of species.
have a delicate palatev.
detect slight differences in taste
He has a delicate palate, noticing every spice in the dish.
in a delicate situationadv.
under circumstances that are sensitive and require careful behavior or speech
She spoke quietly, already in a delicate situation with her manager.
in a delicate conditionadj.
pregnant and needing special care
She is in a delicate condition and needs rest.

Expressions with touch

in touchadj.
maintaining communication or contact
He stays in touch with his old friends.
final touchn.
last detail added to complete something
The chef added herbs as the final touch.
finishing touchn.
final detail that completes or perfects something
She added a vase as the finishing touch to the room decor..
lose touchv.
lose contact with someone or something
After moving, she lost touch with her friends.
in touch withprep.
communicating or maintaining contact with someone
I try to stay in touch with my old friends from college.
keep in touchv.
maintain communication with someone
We promised to keep in touch after graduation.
a touch ofdet.
indicates a small amount or degree of something
The soup needs a touch of salt.
get in touchv.
establish communication with someone
I will get in touch with her tomorrow.
have lost touch withv.
no longer communicate or interact with someone or a group
They have lost touch with their old friends.
nice touchn.
thoughtful or pleasing addition
The handwritten note was a nice touch to the gift.

Terms related to delicate touch

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Terms with delicate touch included in their meaning

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light-handedlyadv.
gentle
with a gentle or delicate touch
on the fingertipsadv.
skill
with a delicate touch or precision

Examples of delicate touch in a sentence

  • Handling the butterfly requires a delicate touch.
  • This negotiation needs a delicate touch.
  • She handled the complaint with a delicate touch.

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  1. French:toucher délicat, finesse, ...
  2. German:zarte Berührung, Fingerspitzengefühl, ...
  3. Italian:tocco delicato, tatto, ...
  4. Spanish:toque delicado, tacto, ...
  5. Portuguese:toque delicado, sensibilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:轻柔的手法, 细腻的处理方式, ...
  7. Japanese:丁寧な手つき, 繊細な対応, ...
  8. Arabic:لَمْسَة رَقِيقَة, مَهارَة دِبْلُوماسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגָּע עָדִין, מַגָּע עָדִין, ...
  10. Russian:тонкое обращение, деликатность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:делікатний дотик, делікатність, ...
  12. Hindi:नाज़ुक हाथ, कुशल व्यवहार, ...
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