delicate
/ˈdɛlɪkət/adjective
Fragile and easily broken or harmed, so it must be treated with care.
Example sentences
- “Wash the delicate glassware by hand, not in the machine.”
- “Turn the pages gently; the old manuscript is very delicate.”
Also fits situations needing tact: 'a delicate matter'. The noun 'delicacy' doubles as the word for a prized rare food.