adj.
   - very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality. ▸(of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured. 
- easily broken or damaged; fragile. ▸susceptible to illness or adverse conditions. 
- requiring sensitive or careful handling. ▸skilful; deft. 
n.
 
(
delicates)
 garments made from delicate fabric.
Phrase
  
    
      - in a delicate condition
 archaic pregnant.
 
  Derivative
  
    - delicately adv.
- delicateness n.
 
  Etymology
  ME (in the sense ‘delightful, charming’): from Fr. délicat or L. delicatus, of unknown origin.