Definition of delicate

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

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Light :: Light (superl.) Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution..
Velvet :: Velvet (a.) Made of velvet; soft and delicate, like velvet; velvety..
Nuance :: Nuance (n.) A shade of difference; a delicate gradation.
Eschara :: Eschara (n.) A genus of Bryozoa which produce delicate corals, often incrusting like lichens, but sometimes branched..
Say :: Say (n.) A delicate kind of serge, or woolen cloth..
Byssaceous :: Byssaceous (a.) Byssuslike; consisting of fine fibers or threads, as some very delicate filamentous algae..
Dainty :: Dainty (n.) That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Slight or smooth; light and yielding; -- said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk..
Immodest :: Immodest (a.) Not modest; wanting in the reserve or restraint which decorum and decency require; indecent; indelicate; obscene; lewd; as, immodest persons, behavior, words, pictures, etc..
Favella :: Favella (n.) A group of spores arranged without order and covered with a thin gelatinous envelope, as in certain delicate red algae..
Migniardise :: Migniardise (n.) Delicate fondling.
Trichite :: Trichite (n.) A delicate, hairlike siliceous spicule, found in certain sponges..
Delicate :: Delicate (n.) A choice dainty; a delicacy.
Asbestos :: Asbestos (n.) A variety of amphibole or of pyroxene, occurring in long and delicate fibers, or in fibrous masses or seams, usually of a white, gray, or green-gray color. The name is also given to a similar variety of serpentine..
Dainty :: Dainty (superl.) Nice; delicate; elegant, in form, manner, or breeding; well-formed; neat; tender..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer..
Subtly :: Subtly (adv.) Nicely; delicately.
Smilax :: Smilax (n.) A delicate trailing plant (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) much used for decoration. It is a native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness..
Nesh :: Nesh (a.) Soft; tender; delicate.
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