Clues for the word "DELICATE"
We've had 13 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 35 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on May 28, 2026.
Definition of delicate
- a. - Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
- a. - Pleasing to the senses; refinedly agreeable; hence, adapted to please a nice or cultivated taste; nice; fine; elegant; as, a delicate dish; delicate flavor.
- a. - Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, "a delicate creature."
- a. - Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; -- said of a thread, or the like; as, delicate cotton.
- a. - Slight or smooth; light and yielding; -- said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk.
- a. - Soft and fair; -- said of the skin or a surface; as, a delicate cheek; a delicate complexion.
- a. - Light, or softly tinted; -- said of a color; as, a delicate blue.
- a. - Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness.
- a. - Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate; -- said of constitution, health, etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health.
- a. - Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question.
- a. - Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
- a. - Nicely discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite; as, a delicate taste; a delicate ear for music.
- a. - Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes; as, a delicate thermometer.
- n. - A choice dainty; a delicacy.
- n. - A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 28, 2026
- Evening Standard Easy - December 31, 2025
- Daily American - October 25, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - September 11, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - August 13, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - May 28, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - May 10, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - November 14, 2022
- Daily American - October 25, 2022
- Mirror Daily - June 29, 2022
- Mirror Quick - January 11, 2018
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 16, 2017
- Mirror Classic - August 04, 2017
- Mirror Quick - June 19, 2017
- Guardian Quick - June 06, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 16, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - December 02, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - August 16, 2016
- Evening Standard Quick - July 07, 2016
- Guardian Everyman - November 15, 2015
- USA Today - February 17, 2015
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - October 08, 2013
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - July 29, 2013
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - November 28, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - October 22, 2012
- Guardian Quiptic - February 06, 2012
- Thinks Daily - May 25, 2011
- USA Today - December 21, 2010
- Washington Post - December 12, 2010
- Universal - September 21, 2009
- And in 5 more crossword puzzles...