Definition of delicate

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

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Pi–a Cloth :: Pi–a cloth () A fine material for ladies' shawls, scarfs, handkerchiefs, etc., made from the fiber of the pineapple leaf, and perhaps from other fibrous tropical leaves. It is delicate, soft, and transparent, with a slight tinge of pale yellow..
Airy :: Airy (a.) Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful; as, airy music..
Question :: Question (n.) Hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question..
Greasy :: Greasy (superl.) Gross; indelicate; indecent.
Lace :: Lace (n.) A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk, cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress..
Tender :: Tender (superl.) Easily impressed, broken, bruised, or injured; not firm or hard; delicate; as, tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit..
Fingering :: Fingering (n.) Delicate work made with the fingers.
Tenderfoot :: Tenderfoot (n.) A delicate person; one not inured to the hardship and rudeness of pioneer life.
Filigree :: Filigree (n.) Ornamental work, formerly with grains or breads, but now composed of fine wire and used chiefly in decorating gold and silver to which the wire is soldered, being arranged in designs frequently of a delicate and intricate arabesque pattern..
Silken :: Silken (a.) Fig.: Soft; delicate; tender; smooth; as, silken language..
Fine :: Fine (superl.) Made of fine materials; light; delicate; as, fine linen or silk..
Exquisite :: Exquisite (a.) Of delicate perception or close and accurate discrimination; not easy to satisfy; exact; nice; fastidious; as, exquisite judgment, taste, or discernment..
Illusion :: Illusion (n.) A plain, delicate lace, usually of silk, used for veils, scarfs, dresses, etc..
Hyaloid :: Hyaloid (a.) Resembling glass; vitriform; transparent; hyaline; as, the hyaloid membrane, a very delicate membrane inclosing the vitreous humor of the eye..
Lily-handed :: Lily-handed (a.) Having white, delicate hands..
Delicate :: Delicate (n.) A choice dainty; a delicacy.
Miniardize :: Miniardize (v. t.) To render delicate or dainty.
Greasily :: Greasily (adv.) In a gross or indelicate manner.
Challis :: Challis (n.) A soft and delicate woolen, or woolen and silk, fabric, for ladies' dresses..
Leggiero :: Leggiero (a. & adv.) Light or graceful; in a light, delicate, and brisk style..
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