Definition of delicate

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Delicate (a.) Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer..

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Nasty :: Nasty (superl.) Characterized by obcenity; indecent; indelicate; gross; filthy.
Euphemism :: Euphemism (n.) A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.
Subtile :: Subtile (a.) Delicately constituted or constructed; nice; fine; delicate; tenuous; finely woven.
Daintify :: Daintify (v. t.) To render dainty, delicate, or fastidious..
Neuroglia :: Neuroglia (n.) The delicate connective tissue framework which supports the nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord.
Blush :: Blush (v. i.) To have a warm and delicate color, as some roses and other flowers..
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
Refined :: Refined (a.) Freed from impurities or alloy; purifed; polished; cultured; delicate; as; refined gold; refined language; refined sentiments.
Penciling :: Penciling (n.) The work of the pencil or bruch; as, delicate penciling in a picture..
Araneous :: Araneous (a.) Cobweblike; extremely thin and delicate, like a cobweb; as, the araneous membrane of the eye. See Arachnoid..
Velum :: Velum (n.) A delicate funnel-like membrane around the flagellum of certain Infusoria. See Illust. a of Protozoa.
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness..
Cellepore :: Cellepore (n.) A genus of delicate branching corals, made up of minute cells, belonging to the Bryozoa..
Fraxin :: Fraxin (n.) A colorless crystalline substance, regarded as a glucoside, and found in the bark of the ash (Fraxinus) and along with esculin in the bark of the horse-chestnut. It shows a delicate fluorescence in alkaline solutions; -- called also paviin..
Sideroscope :: Sideroscope (n.) An instrument for detecting small quantities of iron in any substance by means of a very delicate combination of magnetic needles.
Question :: Question (n.) Hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question..
Manage :: Manage (n.) Hence: Esp., to guide by careful or delicate treatment; to wield with address; to make subservient by artful conduct; to bring around cunningly to one's plans..
Velvet :: Velvet (a.) Made of velvet; soft and delicate, like velvet; velvety..
Greasily :: Greasily (adv.) In a gross or indelicate manner.
Delicate :: Delicate (n.) A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person..
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