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delicate adj. 1 fragile, breakable, frail, tender, frangible, dainty;
perishable, flimsy: This filament is extremely delicate, so be
careful. 2 fine, exquisite, dainty, graceful, elegant, subtle:
A delicate border of lace sets off the collar. 3 feeble, weak,
sickly, frail, debilitated, weakened, enfeebled, unhealthy: Her
condition is too delicate for her to be moved. 4 critical,
ticklish, sensitive, dangerous, tricky, precarious, touchy,
Slang hairy; Colloq sticky: Rescuing the survivors of the
avalanche was a delicate operation. 5 dainty, squeamish,
queasy, fastidious, prudish, Victorian, finicky, finical,
refined, discriminating, discerning, sensitive, puristic,
proper, coy, modest, demure: In those days ladies were thought
to be too delicate to mention such matters. 6 gradual, subtle,
nice, precise, muted, soft, faint, subdued: The delicate
shading at the horizon is characteristic of this artist.
delicious adj. 1 delectable, luscious, ambrosial, savoury,
mouth-watering, toothsome; choice, flavourful, tasty,
appetizing, palatable, Colloq scrumptious; Slang yummy: Larry's
fried chicken is quite delicious. 2 enjoyable, delightful,
pleasurable, pleasing, pleasant, choice, enchanting,
fascinating; agreeable, charming, engaging; amusing,
entertaining: I heard the most delicious bit of gossip about
the Browns.
delight v. 1 please, gratify, satisfy, gladden, cheer, tickle, amuse,
entertain, divert, excite, thrill, captivate, entrance,
fascinate: We were delighted to hear the Mighty Allen Art
Players once again. 2 delight in. enjoy, appreciate, like,
relish (in), savour, revel in, glory in; love, adore; Colloq get
a kick from or out of; Slang get off on: She delights in any
kind of jazz.
--n. 3 pleasure, gratification, joy, satisfaction, enjoyment,
delectation; bliss, ecstasy, rapture: She takes great delight
in playing practical jokes on her guests. In his dreams he
visited the garden of earthly delights.
delighted adj. pleased, happy, charmed, thrilled, enchanted, enchant‚(e):
I am delighted to meet you. 'Miss Smith, meet Mr Brown.'
'Delighted!'