overdelicate

[ oh-ver-del-i-kit ]

adjective

1. extremely or excessively delicate:

   an overdelicate digestive system.

Other Words From

• o·ver·del·i·ca·cy [oh, -ver-, del, -i-k, uh, -see], over·deli·cate·ness noun
• over·deli·cate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of overdelicate¹

First recorded in 1620–30; over- + delicate

Example Sentences

M. Jacques Ferrand had his arms crossed on his desk, and his bald and not overdelicate forehead leaning on his hands.

From Project Gutenberg

From the long eyebrows and sensitive mouth to the small hands and feet, everything about him was too much chiseled, overdelicate.

From Project Gutenberg

Juste's air was slightly mocking, and words of not overdelicate banter rose to his lips, to be instantly quelled by La Boulaye.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• choosy
• discriminating
• exacting
• finicky
• fussy
• squeamish