A piece of delicate clothing or fabric, or such items collectively, that require gentle washing or handling (commonly used in the plural form delicates).
She separated the delicates from the rest of the laundry before starting the gentle cycle.
delicateadjective
Easily broken or damaged; fragile.
The delicate glass vase shattered when it fell off the table.
Requiring careful handling; sensitive.
The negotiations were in a delicate stage and required tactful communication.
Subtly and finely made or done; intricate.
The artist's delicate brushwork added depth to the painting.
Having a soft or faint quality; not strong or intense.
The room was filled with the delicate scent of lavender.
Characterized by a refined or subtle beauty.
She wore a delicate lace dress that highlighted her graceful movements.