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diaphanous

dʌɪˈaf(ə)nəs

adjective

(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent.

a diaphanous dress of pale gold

sheer,fine,ultra-fine,delicate,light,lightweight,thin,insubstantial,floaty,flimsy,filmy,silken,chiffony,gossamer,gossamery,gossamer-thin,gossamer-like,gauzy,gauze-like,cobwebby,feathery,translucent,transparent,see-through,transpicuous,translucid

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delicate

ˈdɛlɪkət

adjective

very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.

a delicate lace shawl

fine,exquisite,intricate,dainty,airy,elegant,graceful,flimsy,gauzy,filmy,floaty,gossamer,diaphanous,chiffony,silky,wispy,thin,insubstantial,papery

noun

a delicate fabric or garment.

the delicates cycle of a washing machine

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