delicate

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

#11,632 of the most-used English words

noun

1. A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
   "Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!"
2. A choice dainty; a delicacy.
3. A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.

adjective

1. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
   "The negotiations were very delicate."
2. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
   "Her face was delicate."
3. Intended for use with fragile items.
   "Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle."
4. Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
   "delicate attentions"

Similar: fragile