English word delicate comes from Latin deliciae (Beloved object. Darling, sweetheart. Delight, pleasure.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| deliciae | Latin (lat) | Beloved object. Darling, sweetheart. Delight, pleasure. |
| delicatus | Latin (lat) | (of a person) overly-luxurious, spoiled. Alluring, charming, delightful; voluptuous. Effeminate, spoilt with indulgence. Fastidious, scrupulous. Soft, tender, delicate. |
| delicat | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | Delicate. |
| delicate | English (eng) | (informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.. (obsolete) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.. Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.. Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.. Intended for use with [...] |