delicately-created
|del-i-cate-ly-cre-at-ed|
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/ˈdɛlɪkətli-kriˈeɪtɪd/
carefully made
Etymology
Etymology Information
'delicately-created' originates from the combination of 'delicate' and 'create', where 'delicate' comes from Latin 'delicatus' meaning 'giving pleasure' and 'create' from Latin 'creare' meaning 'to make'.
Historical Evolution
'delicate' changed from the Latin word 'delicatus' and 'create' from 'creare', eventually forming the modern English term 'delicately-created'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'delicate' meant 'giving pleasure', and 'create' meant 'to make', evolving into the current meaning of 'made with great care'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
made with great care and attention to detail.
The delicately-created sculpture was admired by all.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 08:36