Delicate

·noun A choice dainty; a delicacy.

II. Delicate ·noun A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.

III. Delicate ·adj Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.

IV. Delicate ·adj Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.

V. Delicate ·adj Light, or softly tinted;

— said of a color; as, a delicate blue.

VI. Delicate ·adj Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, "a delicate creature.".

VII. Delicate ·adj Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer.

VIII. Delicate ·adj Slight or smooth; light and yielding;

— said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk.

IX. Delicate ·adj Fine or slender; minute; not coarse;

— said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton.

X. Delicate ·adj Soft and fair;

— said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion.

XI. Delicate ·adj Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question.

XII. Delicate ·adj Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music.

XIII. Delicate ·adj Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate;

— said of constitution, health, ·etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health.

XIV. Delicate ·adj Pleasing to the senses; refinedly agreeable; hence, adapted to please a nice or cultivated taste; nice; fine; elegant; as, a delicate dish; delicate flavor.

XV. Delicate ·adj Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate;

— said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness.