delicate

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

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

A choice dainty; a delicacy.

3 Definition

A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.

Adjective
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

Example Sentences
  • The negotiations were very delicate.
2 Definition

Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.

Example Sentences
  • Her face was delicate.
3 Definition

Intended for use with fragile items.

Example Sentences
  • Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • delicate attentions
5 Definition

Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.

Example Sentences
  • a delicate child
6 Definition

Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.

Example Sentences
  • Please don't speak so loudly: I'm feeling a bit delicate this morning.
7 Definition

Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.

8 Definition

Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.

Example Sentences
  • a delicate dish
9 Definition

Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.

10 Definition

Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.

Example Sentences
  • a delicate shade of blue
11 Definition

Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.

12 Definition

Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.

Example Sentences
  • a delicate ear for music
13 Definition

Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.

Example Sentences
  • a delicate thermometer