Definition of: delicate

(del′ə·kit) adjective
1. Fine and light, as in texture or color.
2. Daintily pleasing; delightful.
3. Nicely constructed or adjusted; accurate; sensitive, as an instrument.
4. Easily injured; tender; frail; fragile.
5. Requiring cautious or subtle treatment.
6. Refined and considerate.
7. Pure; chaste.
8. Fastidious; dainty.
9. Nice in discrimination; sensitive.
10. Obs. Voluptuous; luxurious. See synonyms under FINE, FRAGILE.
—noun Obs.
1. A delicacy; luxury.
2. An effeminate or luxurious person. [<L delicatus pleasing]
—del′i·cate·ly adverb
—del′i·cate·ness noun