DELICATE

noun a choice dainty; a delicacy.

2. delicate ·noun a delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.

3. delicate ·adj of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.

4. delicate ·adj addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.

5. delicate ·adj light, or softly tinted;

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

6. delicate ·adj slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, "a delicate creature.".

7. delicate ·adj affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer.

8. delicate ·adj slight or smooth; light and yielding;

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

9. delicate ·adj fine or slender; minute; not coarse;

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

10. delicate ·adj soft and fair;

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

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

12. delicate ·adj nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music.

13. delicate ·adj tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate;

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

14. 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.

15. delicate ·adj refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate;

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