
Delicate
Handle With Care
Use 'delicate' to describe items that need gentle treatment to avoid breaking them.

This china set is a family heirloom and very delicate; please wash it by hand.
Visual Delicacy
'Delicate' can imply something has a fine, almost ethereal quality to its appearance.

The delicate craftsmanship of the jewelry was breathtaking.
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