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Delicate
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
📖 Definitions of "Delicate"
noun
- 1
A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
"Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!"
- 2
A choice dainty; a delicacy.
- 3
A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
adjective
- 1
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
"The negotiations were very delicate."
- 2
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
"Her face was delicate."
- 3
Intended for use with fragile items.
"Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle."
- 4
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
"delicate attentions"
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