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Definition of Delicate
Del´i`cate | a. | 1. | Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring. | | 2. | Pleasing to the senses; refinedly agreeable; hence, adapted to please a nice or cultivated taste; nice; fine; elegant; as, a delicate dish; delicate flavor. | | 3. | Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, "a delicate creature." | | 4. | Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; - said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton. | | 5. | Slight or smooth; light and yielding; - said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk. | | 6. | Soft and fair; - said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion. | | 7. | Light, or softly tinted; - said of a color; as, a delicate blue. | | 8. | Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; - said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness. | | 9. | Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate; - said of constitution, health, etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health. | | 10. | Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question. | | 11. | Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious. | | 12. | Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music. | | 13. | Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer. | | n. | 1. | A choice dainty; a delicacy. | | 2. | A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person. |
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