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delicate

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

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noun

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
"Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!"
A choice dainty; a delicacy.
A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.

Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
"The negotiations were very delicate."
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
"Her face was delicate."
Intended for use with fragile items.
"Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle."
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
"delicate attentions"
Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
"a delicate child"
Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
"Please don't speak so loudly: I'm feeling a bit delicate this morning."
Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
"a delicate dish"
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
"a delicate shade of blue"
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
"a delicate ear for music"
Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
"a delicate thermometer"

Synonyms:fragile

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