delicate
delicate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, delicate is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdelicate
- A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
Example: "Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!"
- A choice dainty; a delicacy.
- A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
- Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
Example: "The negotiations were very delicate."
- Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
Example: "Her face was delicate."
- Intended for use with fragile items.
Example: "Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle."
- Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
Example: "delicate attentions"
- Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
Example: "a delicate child"
- Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
Example: "Please don't speak so loudly: I'm feeling a bit delicate this morning."
- Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
- Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
Example: "a delicate dish"
- Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
- Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
Example: "a delicate shade of blue"
- Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
- Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
Example: "a delicate ear for music"
- Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
Example: "a delicate thermometer"
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