delicate
/ˈdɛl.ɪ.kət/
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate
- comparative
- delicater
- superlative
- delicatest
Meanings
- 1
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings
Happiness is a delicate flower.
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A baby has delicate skin.
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- 2
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling
- 3
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines
- 4
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste
- 5
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful
- 6
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour
- 7
Intended for use with fragile itemsrare
- 8
Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardshiprare
- 9
Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcoholrare
- 10
Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluringrare