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Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.

Intended for use with fragile items.

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

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

(informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.

(obsolete) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.

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

Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.

Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.

Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.

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

Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

(obsolete) A choice dainty; a delicacy.

(obsolete) A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.

A moth, (species)