Difference between Gossamer and Delicate

What is the difference between Gossamer and Delicate?

Gossamer as an adjective is tenuous, light, filmy or delicate. while Delicate as an adjective is easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

Gossamer

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Tenuous, light, filmy or delicate.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fine film or strand as of cobwebs, floating in the air or caught on bushes etc. A soft, sheer fabric. Anything delicate, light and flimsy.

Delicate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.Intended for use with fragile items.Of weak health, easily sick.Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A delicate item of clothingSpecifically underwear or lingerie.

Example sentence: Jasmine is just the most delicate and beautiful scent.

We hope you now know whether to use Gossamer or Delicate in your sentence.

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