- delicate workmanship
- тонкое мастерство
English-Russian architecture dictionary. 2015.
English-Russian architecture dictionary. 2015.
delicate — [del′i kit] adj. [ME delicat < L delicatus, giving pleasure, delightful < * delicare, for OL delicere, to allure, entice < de , intens. + lacere: see DELIGHT] 1. pleasing in its lightness, mildness, subtlety, etc. [a delicate flavor,… … English World dictionary
workmanship — n. 1) conscientious; delicate, exquisite, fine; meticulous workmanship 2) poor, shoddy workmanship * * * [ wɜːkmənʃɪp] delicate exquisite fine meticulous workmanship shoddy workmanship conscientious poor … Combinatory dictionary
delicate — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English delicat, from Latin delicatus given to self indulgence, fastidious, subtly pleasing, not robust; akin to Latin delicere to allure Date: 14th century 1. pleasing to the senses: a. generally pleasant < the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
delicate — delicately, adv. delicateness, n. /del i kit/, adj. 1. fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar. 2. fragile; easily damaged; frail: delicate porcelain; a delicate child. 3. so fine as to be scarcely perceptible; subtle … Universalium
delicate — adj. 1 a fine in texture or structure; soft, slender, or slight. b of exquisite quality or workmanship. c (of colour) subtle or subdued; not bright. d subtle, hard to appreciate. 2 (of a person) easily injured; susceptible to illness. 3 a… … Useful english dictionary
delicate — adjective 1》 very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality. ↘(of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured. 2》 easily broken or damaged; fragile. ↘susceptible to illness or adverse conditions. 3》 requiring… … English new terms dictionary
South Asian arts — Literary, performing, and visual arts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Myths of the popular gods, Vishnu and Shiva, in the Puranas (ancient tales) and the Mahabharata and Ramayana epics, supply material for representational and… … Universalium
bijou — noun (plural bijous or bijoux) Etymology: French, from Breton bizou ring, from biz finger Date: 1668 1. a small dainty usually ornamental piece of delicate workmanship ; jewel 2 … New Collegiate Dictionary
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