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.”

Synonyms: fragile