delicate beauty

language: en

definitions

  1. A beauty characterized by fine, subtle, or exquisite features; an aesthetic quality that is refined and graceful.
    en: A beauty characterized by fine, subtle, or exquisite features; an aesthetic quality that is refined and graceful.
  2. A beauty that is fragile, tenuous, or easily damaged; physical attractiveness that appears vulnerable.
    en: A beauty that is fragile, tenuous, or easily damaged; physical attractiveness that appears vulnerable.

examples

  1. The first time Baoyu saw Daiyu, he was struck by her delicate beauty.

    The first time Baoyu saw Daiyu, he was struck by her delicate beauty.

  2. The porcelain vase had a delicate beauty that required extreme caution.

    The porcelain vase had a delicate beauty that required extreme caution.