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delicate

/ˈdɛlɪkət/
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."

Synonymsfragile

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