The meaning of DELICATE is pleasing to the senses. How to use delicate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Delicate.

DELICATE definition: 1. needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged: 2. needing to be done carefully…. Learn more.

DELICATE definition: fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.. See examples of delicate used in a sentence.

Definition of delicate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define delicate. delicate synonyms, delicate pronunciation, delicate translation, English dictionary definition of delicate. adj. 1. Pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way: a delicate flavor; a …

3 days ago · delicate (comparative more delicate or delicater, superlative most delicate or delicatest) Easily damaged or requiring careful handling. quotations

If something is delicate, it is easy to harm, damage, or break, and needs to be handled or treated carefully. Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate.

Delicate, dainty, exquisite imply beauty such as belongs to rich surroundings or which needs careful treatment. Delicate, used of an object, suggests fragility, small size, and often very fine …

Nice in construction or operation; exquisitely adjusted or adapted; minutely accurate or suitable: as, a delicate piece of mechanism; a delicate balance or spring.

There are 32 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word delicate, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.