delicate skin
1delicate — [del′i kit] adj. [ME delicat < L delicatus, giving pleasure, delightful < * delicare, for OL delicere, to allure, entice < de , intens. + lacere: see DELIGHT] 1. pleasing in its lightness, mildness, subtlety, etc. [a delicate flavor,… …
2delicate — del|i|cate [ delıkət ] adjective ** 1. ) something that is delicate can easily be damaged or broken: Delicate skin must be protected from the sun. a ) someone who is delicate is rather weak and often sick 2. ) a delicate situation needs to be… …
3delicate */*/ — UK [ˈdelɪkət] / US adjective 1) something that is delicate can easily be damaged or broken Delicate skin must be protected from the sun. 2) someone who is delicate is rather weak and often ill 3) attractive and thin, small, light, or graceful The …
4delicate — del|i|cate [ˈdelıkıt] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: delicatus] 1.) needing to be dealt with carefully or sensitively in order to avoid problems or failure ▪ There s something I have to speak to you about it s a delicate matter . ▪… …
5delicate — [ˈdelɪkət] adj 1) easily damaged, broken, or hurt Delicate skin must be protected from the sun.[/ex] delicate fabrics[/ex] 2) small and attractive delicate pink flowers[/ex] 3) needing care and skill The negotiations are at a very delicate… …
6Delicate — Del i*cate, a. [L. delicatus pleasing the senses, voluptuous, soft and tender; akin to deliciae delight: cf. F. d[ e]licat. See {Delight}.] 1. Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring. [R.] [1913 Webster] Dives, for his delicate life …
7skin — n Skin, hide, pelt, rind, bark, peel can all denote an outer removable coat which adheres to and protects the inner tissues of a body or organism. Skin, the most general term, applies especially to the outer covering of animals, whether it is as… …
8skin — I n. 1) to tan a skin 2) to cast, shed, slip one s skin (the snake shed its skin) 3) chapped; coarse, rough; dark; delicate; dry; fair; fine; irritated; light; oily; sensitive; smooth; soft skin 4) human skin 5) (after sunburn) skin blisters;… …
9skin — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 covering of a human/animal body ADJECTIVE ▪ beautiful, clear, fine, flawless, good, healthy, perfect ▪ You want clear, healthy skin …
10delicate — adj. VERBS ▪ be, feel, look ▪ Her bones felt as delicate as a bird s. ▪ The glasses looked very delicate. ▪ become AD …