delegation |
a group of persons selected to represent others, as at a conference or convention. [3 definitions] |
delete |
to remove or eliminate (written words, sentences, or the like) by crossing out, cutting out, or erasing. |
deleterious |
harmful or injurious, as to health. |
deletion |
the act or an instance of deleting. [2 definitions] |
delft |
a variety of Dutch earthenware that is glazed white and usu. decorated with blue. [2 definitions] |
deli |
(informal) delicatessen. |
deliberate |
said or done intentionally. [5 definitions] |
deliberately |
intentionally or with premeditation. [2 definitions] |
deliberation |
the act of carefully thinking about a matter in order to make a decision; the act of deliberating. [3 definitions] |
deliberative |
organized or convened to debate issues formally for the purpose of determining policy. [2 definitions] |
delicacy |
fineness of texture or design. [8 definitions] |
delicate |
agreeable to the senses because of fineness or subtlety. [7 definitions] |
delicatessen |
a shop that sells ready-to-eat foods such as salads, cooked meats, and cheeses. [2 definitions] |
delicious |
extremely pleasing or agreeable, esp. to the sense of taste or smell. [3 definitions] |
delight |
considerable pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment. [5 definitions] |
delighted |
filled with delight; exceedingly pleased. |
delightful |
very pleasing; causing delight. |
Delilah |
according to the Old Testament, Samson's mistress, who cut off his hair, which was the source of his superhuman strength, and delivered him to his enemies the Philistines. |
delimit |
to define or mark the limits or boundaries of; demarcate. |
delineate |
to represent by drawing; sketch out. [2 definitions] |
delinquency |
failure to bear one's responsibilities; dereliction of duty or failure to meet a legal requirement. [3 definitions] |