delicate

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

“Don't put that in with your jeans: it's a delicate!”

A choice dainty; a delicacy.

A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.

Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

“The negotiations were very delicate.”

Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.

“Her face was delicate.”

Intended for use with fragile items.

“Set the washing machine to the delicate cycle.”

Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.

“delicate attentions”

Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.

“a delicate child”

Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.

“Please don't speak so loudly: I'm feeling a bit delicate this morning.”

Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.

Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.

“a delicate dish”

Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.

Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.

“a delicate shade of blue”

Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.

Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.

“a delicate ear for music”

Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.

“a delicate thermometer”