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What does delicate mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word delicate? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
  2. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
  3. Intended for use with fragile items.
  4. Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
  5. Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
  6. (informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
  7. (obsolete) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
  8. Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
  9. Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
  10. Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
  11. Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
  12. Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
  13. Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
Noun
  1. A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
  2. (obsolete) A choice dainty; a delicacy.
  3. (obsolete) A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
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