Definitions for the word, delicate

(a.) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.

(a.) Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer.

(a.) Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; -- said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton.

(a.) Light, or softly tinted; -- said of a color; as, a delicate blue.

(a.) Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music.

(a.) Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.

(a.) Pleasing to the senses; refinedly agreeable; hence, adapted to please a nice or cultivated taste; nice; fine; elegant; as, a delicate dish; delicate flavor.

(a.) Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness.

(a.) Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question.

(a.) Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, \"a delicate creature.\"

(a.) Slight or smooth; light and yielding; -- said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk.

(a.) Soft and fair; -- said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion.

(a.) Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate; -- said of constitution, health, etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health.

(n.) A choice dainty; a delicacy.

(n.) A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.


172 words found in the Scrabble word, delicate



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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