‘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.’