delicate
- Adjective. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
- Adjective. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
- Adjective. Intended for use with fragile items.
- Adjective. Of weak health, easily sick.
- Adjective. (informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
- Noun. (countable) A delicate item of clothing.
- Noun. (uncountable) Specifically underwear or lingerie.
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