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What is the adjective for delicate?

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delicate
  1. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
  2. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
  3. Intended for use with fragile items.
  4. Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
  5. Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
  6. (informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
  7. (obsolete) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
  8. Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
  9. Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
  10. Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
  11. Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
  12. Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
  13. Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
  14. Synonyms:
      15. fine, dainty, exquisite, intricate, elegant, subtle, airy, graceful, nice, soft, detailed, nuanced, sheer, wispy, chiffony, diaphanous, feathery, flimsy, floaty, gauzy, gentle, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, light, papery, silky, thin, choice, ethereal, filmy, gauzelike, recherche, shimmering, threadlike, translucent, transparent, fine-grained, fine-spun, wafer-thin, see-through, refined, fragile, cobwebby, lightweight, ultra-fine, unsubstantial, frail, elaborate, lovely … more
  15. Examples:
      16. “The crinkles in the gold leaf highlight the delicate texture of lace.”
      “Luckily, the bull also turned right towards the furniture section rather than the more delicate china and porcelain.”
      “His delicate health remains an ongoing concern for his family.”
delicious
  1. Pleasing to taste; tasty.
  2. (colloquial) Metaphorically pleasing to taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. tasty, appetising, appetizing, flavoursome, flavourful, delectable, toothsome, inviting, succulent, luscious, rich, sweet, savoury, piquant, scrumptious, delish, scrummy, yummy, yum-yum, moreish, dainty, flavorful, flavorsome, lush, mouthwatering, nummy, palatable, savory, tasteful, toothy, ambrosial, ambrosian, appealing, enchanting, enticing, nectarous, tempting, wonderful, choice, lekker, nectareous, yummo, nectarean, flavorous, sapid, finger-licking, mouth-watering, pleasant-tasting, very enjoyable, very palatable … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “That is one of the most delicious meals I have had the pleasure of experiencing.”
      “Your bitter tears are delicious!”
      “Golden Wonder was not a high yielding potato but it used to be referred to as the king of spuds with a delicious taste.”
deliciousss
  1. Elongated form of delicious.
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