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Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

delicate

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛlɪkət/

noun

Definitions

  1. A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

    Example: Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!

  2. A choice dainty; a delicacy.

  3. A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

    Example: The negotiations were very delicate.

  2. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.

    Example: Her face was delicate.

  3. Intended for use with fragile items.

    Example: Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle.

  4. Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.

    Example: delicate attentions