Definition of delicate

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

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Gyroscope :: Gyroscope (n.) A form of the above apparatus, invented by M. Foucault, mounted so delicately as to render visible the rotation of the earth, through the tendency of the rotating wheel to preserve a constant plane of rotation, independently of the earth's motion..
Sweeten :: Sweeten (a.) To soften to the eye; to make delicate.
Favella :: Favella (n.) A group of spores arranged without order and covered with a thin gelatinous envelope, as in certain delicate red algae..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Soft and fair; -- said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion..
Indelicate :: Indelicate (a.) Not delicate; wanting delicacy; offensive to good manners, or to purity of mind; coarse; rude; as, an indelicate word or suggestion; indelicate behavior..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
Double-entendre :: Double-entendre (n.) A word or expression admitting of a double interpretation, one of which is often obscure or indelicate..
Madrigal :: Madrigal (n.) A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing some tender and delicate, though simple, thought..
Frostwork :: Frostwork (n.) The figurework, often fantastic and delicate, which moisture sometimes forms in freezing, as upon a window pane or a flagstone..
Delicately :: Delicately (adv.) In a delicate manner.
Sensible :: Sensible (a.) Hence: Liable to impression from without; easily affected; having nice perception or acute feeling; sensitive; also, readily moved or affected by natural agents; delicate; as, a sensible thermometer..
Araneous :: Araneous (a.) Cobweblike; extremely thin and delicate, like a cobweb; as, the araneous membrane of the eye. See Arachnoid..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; -- said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton..
Blush :: Blush (v. i.) To have a warm and delicate color, as some roses and other flowers..
Dainty :: Dainty (n.) That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.
Nesh :: Nesh (a.) Soft; tender; delicate.
Nasty :: Nasty (superl.) Characterized by obcenity; indecent; indelicate; gross; filthy.
Trichite :: Trichite (n.) A delicate, hairlike siliceous spicule, found in certain sponges..
Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Light or delicate; slight; thin.
Nicety :: Nicety (n.) A delicate expression, act, mode of treatment, distinction, or the like; a minute distinction..
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