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| del·i·cate [ déllikət ] |
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1. fragile: having a fine structure that is easily damaged or broken
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2. frail: not having much resistance to illness or injury
  in delicate health
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3. subtle: mild, gentle, pale, or soft, and pleasant to the senses
a delicate shade of blue
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4. fine: finely made and containing small parts or details
delicate tracery
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5. skillful: showing or characterized by great skill or craft, especially in producing or containing finely detailed intricate work or gentle or adroit movements
a filigree of delicate shimmering brushstrokes
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6. needing tact: needing to be dealt with using tact and sensitivity
The negotiations were at a delicate stage.
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7. refined: having or showing a refined and sensitive taste
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8. easily offended: easily shocked or upset by offensive or embarrassing things
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9. accurate: describes instrumentation that is very precise and able to give exact readings
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plural noun del·i·cates |
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clothes needing special washing and drying: clothes that need careful washing and drying, e.g. using a special washing machine cycle
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| [14th century. Directly or via French< Latin delicatus, related to delicere (see delight)] |
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| del·i·cate·ness noun |
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