depleted
- v use up (resources or materials)
- s no longer sufficient
our funds are depleted
dextral
- a of or on the right
a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer
a dextral flatfish lies with the right eye uppermost - s preferring to use right foot or hand or eye
dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye
delicate
- a exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
a delicate violin passage
delicate china
a delicate flavor
the delicate wing of a butterfly - s marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
a surgeon's delicate touch - s easily broken or damaged or destroyed
a kite too delicate to fly safely - s easily hurt
a baby's delicate skin - s developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety
- s difficult to handle; requiring great tact
delicate negotiations with the big powers - s of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely
almost undetectable with even the most delicate instruments