DELICATE
/ˈdɛlɪkət/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DELICATE
A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
"Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!"
A choice dainty; a delicacy.
A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
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."
Examples of DELICATE in a Sentence
- "Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!"
- "The negotiations were very delicate."
- "Her face was delicate."
- "Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle."
Word Details
Is DELICATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DELICATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DELICATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DELICATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | l | i | c | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELICATE
100 words from the letters in DELICATE
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How to Use DELICATE in Word Games
DELICATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DELICATE to find 100 additional valid words.