Requiring careful handling; not to be rudely or hastily
dealt with; nice; critical; as, a delicate subject or question.

Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.

Slight or smooth; light and yielding; – said of texture;
as, delicate lace or silk.

Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend;
considerate; – said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate
behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness.

Soft and fair; – said of the skin or a surface; as, a
delicate cheek; a delicate complexion.

Fine or slender; minute; not coarse; – said of a thread,
or the like; as, delicate cotton.

Pleasing to the senses; refinedly agreeable; hence,
adapted to please a nice or cultivated taste; nice; fine; elegant; as,
a delicate dish; delicate flavor.

Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.

Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful; as, “a delicate
creature.”

Light, or softly tinted; – said of a color; as, a
delicate blue.