delicate
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- noun
- /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
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ropa delicada
- Cher's bra is among the famous delicates on display.
- wash delicates
Examples
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So basically this refreshes all your garments, even the delicate ones with gentle, fast drying.
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Please remember to wash your delicates on a gentle cycle to avoid damaging them.
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If you wear little white pearls and delicate jewelry, people might think bridal.
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I think I read somewhere that washing soda is not good with wool and delicates, but perhaps someone could confirm this?
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We kept on with the clotheslines in the garage and outside because it is quite practical and saves a good bit of money to dry bulky things like comforters and similar items, as well as delicates, on the line.
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Also: I want a new laundry basket and a bag for my delicates, like a normal grown-up person who doesn't just put up with snags and pulled threads in their clothing but has a proper bag for things with hooks to go in!
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I always use a mesh bag for my delicates to keep them safe in the washing machine.
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Her wardrobe is filled with beautiful delicates made of silk and lace that require careful handling.
Antonyms
Compounds
A fine, light piece of cloth worn over the face for decoration or during ceremonies
How Delicate
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word delicate comes from the Latin delicatus, meaning 'dainty' or 'fine', a word for small, lovely things. So 'delicates' are fine clothes made from fragile material that need gentle washing.