delicate

1. a. Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring. Source: opted

2. 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. Source: opted

3. a. Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, "a delicate creature." Source: opted

4. a. Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; -- said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton. Source: opted

5. a. Slight or smooth; light and yielding; -- said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk. Source: opted

6. a. Soft and fair; -- said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion. Source: opted

7. a. Light, or softly tinted; -- said of a color; as, a delicate blue. Source: opted

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

9. a. Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate; -- said of constitution, health, etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health. Source: opted

10. a. Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question. Source: opted

11. a. Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious. Source: opted

12. a. Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music. Source: opted

13. a. Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer. Source: opted

14. n. A choice dainty; a delicacy. Source: opted

15. n. A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person. Source: opted

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