To save this word, you'll need to log in. Robins b : fastidious , squeamish a person of delicate tastes 3 a : not robust in health or constitution : weak , sickly had been considered a delicate child b : easily torn or damaged : fragile delicate wine glasses a delicate flower the delicate chain of life 4 a : requiring careful handling: 1 : easily unsettled or upset a delicate balance the delicate relationships defined by the Constitution — New Yorker 2 : requiring skill or tact in a delicate position delicate negotiations a delicate operation 3 : involving matters of a deeply personal nature : sensitive this is a delicate matter. Could I possibly speak to you alone — Daphne Du Maurier b : marked by care, skill, or tact her delicate handling of a difficult situation 5 : marked by great precision or sensitivity a delicate instrument delicate. These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'delicate. Send us feedback. See More First Known Use of delicate Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined above History and Etymology for delicate Adjective and Noun Middle English delicat , from Latin delicatus given to self-indulgence, fastidious, subtly pleasing, not robust; akin to Latin delicere to allure Keep scrolling for more Learn More about delicate Share delicate Post the Definition of delicate to Facebook Share the Definition of delicate on Twitter Time Traveler for delicate.


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The scenes between Johansson and Adam Pearson, a man with neurofibromatosis, are some of the most delicate and visceral this year. She used electrolysis to banish the prickly hair from her delicate face. It's about the delicate fabric of the universe and how our fragile insides crumble when that fabric is torn. For those with a predilection for immaculately fine and delicate paintings by Botticelli, his Madonna of the Book will satisfy. He bent his head down to the delicate little face at his side, and his tones were changed. Whatever his causes of complaint, they were of too delicate and secret a nature for seconds, bullets, and newspaper paragraphs!
This ain't for the best My reputation's never been worse, so You must like me for me We can't make Any promises now, can we, babe? But you can make me a drink. Dive bar on the East Side, where you at?