‘owls have a _delicate_ balance with their habitat’

‘And the coast is our most fragile and _delicate_ environment.’

‘At the far left sat three of the last five probes, boxed and stored carefully to protect their _delicate_ instruments.’

‘These rather _delicate_ tools may have been used as small chisels or planes, perhaps for wood or bone carving or bark/fiber removal.’

‘ _delicate_ pastel shades’

‘The raspberry vodka is photosensitive so, in contrast to their other flavours, they bottle it in dark glass so it keeps its _delicate_ colour.’

‘a _delicate_ , sweet flavour’

‘Well done toast on the nose gives way to _delicate_ strawberry and raspberry flavours with hazelnut to finish.’

‘ _delicate_ china’

‘Wire frame glasses look great with any outfit, the only disadvantage is that they may be a little more fragile and _delicate_ than plastic glasses.’

‘ _delicate_ negotiations’

‘It's often hard to find the ‘right time’ to approach someone about a _delicate_ issue, as well as being difficult to say the words you need to say.’

‘his _delicate_ ball-playing skills’

‘He possesses that deft and _delicate_ touch that can transform interesting prose into mesmerising poetry.’

‘his _delicate_ health’

‘Plants of a seemingly _delicate_ nature are almost overpowered by immense tropical-looking foliage.’

‘a _delicate_ approach is needed’

‘This was no simple affair of the heart, but also a decision which entailed _delicate_ political considerations.’

‘a _delicate_ lace shawl’

‘Metallic threads usually are not suited for knit fabrics as the knit's uneven texture may break the _delicate_ threads.’

‘the delicates cycle of a washing machine’

‘So instead I hand-washed some delicates and got caught up with the ironing.’