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Delicate

usgb/ˈdelɪkət/Volume
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Handle With Care

Use 'delicate' to describe items that need gentle treatment to avoid breaking them.

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This china set is a family heirloom and very delicate; please wash it by hand.
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Visual Delicacy

'Delicate' can imply something has a fine, almost ethereal quality to its appearance.

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The delicate craftsmanship of the jewelry was breathtaking.
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