Delicate
/ˈdɛlɪkɪt/noun
Easily broken or damaged; fragile.
Did you know?The word 'delicate' is linked to the concept of 'pleasure' in ancient Latin, revealing its association with beauty and fragility as forms of enchantment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*delik-
“to be tender or soft”
Latin
Latin
delicatus
“delicate, soft, or pleasing to the senses”
Old French
Old French
delicat
“dainty, tender, or delicate in constitution”
14th Century
Middle English
delikate
“delicate, requiring careful handling”
Modern English
English
delicate
“referring to fragility or subtle beauty”
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