Толковый словарь английского языка - delicate
Delicate
delicate
I. adjective Etymology: Middle English delicat, from Latin delicatus given to self-indulgence, fastidious, subtly pleasing, not robust; akin to Latin delicere to allure Date: 14th century pleasing to the senses:, generally pleasant , pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially in a mild or subtle way , marked by daintiness or charm of color, lines, or proportions , marked by fineness of structure, workmanship, or texture , 2. marked by keen sensitivity or fine discrimination , fastidious , squeamish , 3. not robust in health or constitution ; weak , sickly , easily torn or damaged ; fragile , 4. requiring careful handling:, easily unsettled or upset , requiring skill or tact , involving matters of a deeply personal nature ; sensitive , marked by care, skill, or tact , marked by great precision or sensitivity , see: choice ~ly adverb II. noun Date: 15th century something ~
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adj. 1 a fine in texture or structure; soft, slender, or slight. b of exquisite quality or workmanship. c (of colour) subtle or subdued; not bright. d subtle, hard to appreciate. 2 (of a person) easily injured; susceptible to illness. 3 a requiring careful handling; tricky (a delicate situation). b (of an instrument) highly sensitive. 4 deft (a delicate touch). 5 (of a person) avoiding the immodest or offensive. 6 (esp. of actions) considerate. 7 (of food) dainty; suitable for an invalid. Phrases and idioms in a delicate condition archaic pregnant. Derivatives delicately adv. delicateness n. Etymology: ME f. OF delicat or L delicatus, of unkn. orig. ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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