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delicateness

[/ˈdelɪkətənəs/]
noun
delicadeza
1. The quality of being delicate; fineness or fragility in texture or constitution
The delicateness of the fabric made it difficult to handle.
A delicadeza do tecido tornava difícil manipulá-lo.
2. Sensitivity or care in handling matters requiring tact and discretion
She approached the sensitive topic with great delicateness.
Ela abordou o tema sensível com muita delicadeza.
3. Refined elegance or grace in appearance or manner
The delicateness of her movements captivated the audience.
A delicadeza de seus movimentos cativou o público.
4. The quality of being easily damaged, harmed, or disturbed
The delicateness of the ecosystem requires careful protection.
A delicadeza do ecossistema requer proteção cuidadosa.
Synonyms
finenessfragilitysensitivitytendernesssubtletyelegancerefinementdaintiness
Antonyms
robustnessstrengthcoarsenessroughnessharshnesscrudeness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
delicadeza
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
delicadeza
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
delicadeza
standard usage
Portugal
delicadeza
standard usage; may also use 'finura' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

handle with delicateness
treat with delicateness
a matter of great delicateness
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