Delicate
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Delicate
noun
adjective
- Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
"The negotiations were very delicate."
- Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
"Her face was delicate."
- Intended for use with fragile items.
"Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle."
- Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
"delicate attentions"
- Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
"a delicate child"
Anagrams of Delicate
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
l1
i1
c3
a1
t1
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Delicate
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Delicate"
Delicate is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Delicate" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "delicate" is a medium-scoring word.