DPage 75
- English Word Delicacy Definition The state of being affected by slight causes; sensitiveness; as, the delicacy of a chemist's balance.
- English Word Delicacy Definition That which is alluring, delicate, or refined; a luxury or pleasure; something pleasant to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; a dainty; as, delicacies of the table.
- English Word Delicacy Definition Pleasure; gratification; delight.
- English Word Delicate Definition Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
- English Word Delicate Definition Pleasing to the senses; refinedly agreeable; hence, adapted to please a nice or cultivated taste; nice; fine; elegant; as, a delicate dish; delicate flavor.
- English Word Delicate Definition Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, "a delicate creature."
- English Word Delicate Definition Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; -- said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton.
- English Word Delicate Definition Slight or smooth; light and yielding; -- said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk.
- English Word Delicate Definition Soft and fair; -- said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion.
- English Word Delicate Definition Light, or softly tinted; -- said of a color; as, a delicate blue.
- English Word Delicate Definition Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness.
- English Word Delicate Definition Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate; -- said of constitution, health, etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health.
- English Word Delicate Definition Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question.
- English Word Delicate Definition Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
- English Word Delicate Definition Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music.
- English Word Delicate Definition Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer.
- English Word Delicate Definition A choice dainty; a delicacy.
- English Word Delicate Definition A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
- English Word Delicately Definition In a delicate manner.
- English Word Delicateness Definition The quality of being delicate.
- English Word Delices Definition Delicacies; delights.
- English Word Deliciate Definition To delight one's self; to indulge in feasting; to revel.
- English Word Delicious Definition Affording exquisite pleasure; delightful; most sweet or grateful to the senses, especially to the taste; charming.
- English Word Delicious Definition Addicted to pleasure; seeking enjoyment; luxurious; effeminate.
- English Word Deliciously Definition Delightfully; as, to feed deliciously; to be deliciously entertained.
- English Word Deliciousness Definition The quality of being delicious; as, the deliciousness of a repast.
- English Word Deliciousness Definition Luxury.
- English Word Delict Definition An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offense of a lesser degree; a misdemeanor.
- English Word Deligate Definition To bind up; to bandage.
- English Word Deligation Definition A binding up; a bandaging.