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delicately adjective

del·i·cate

The adjective form of delicately is delicate

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Definitions

  • adjective delicately fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar. 1
  • adjective delicately fragile; easily damaged; frail: delicate porcelain; a delicate child. 1
  • adjective delicately so fine as to be scarcely perceptible; subtle: a delicate flavor. 1
  • adjective delicately soft or faint, as color: a delicate shade of pink. 1
  • adjective delicately fine or precise in action or execution; capable of responding to the slightest influence: a delicate instrument. 1
  • adjective delicately requiring great care, caution, or tact: a delicate international situation. 1
  • adjective delicately distinguishing subtle differences: a delicate eye; a delicate sense of smell. 1
  • adjective delicately exquisite or refined in perception or feeling; sensitive. 1
  • adjective delicately regardful of what is becoming, proper, etc.: a delicate sense of propriety. 1
  • adjective delicately mindful of or sensitive to the feelings of others: a delicate refusal. 1
  • adjective delicately dainty or choice, as food: delicate tidbits. 1
  • adjective delicately primly fastidious; squeamish: not a movie for the delicate viewer. 1
  • adjective delicately Obsolete. sensuous; voluptuous. 1
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