How to Use delicate in a Sentence

delicate

1 of 2 adjective

• The tomb was adorned with delicate carvings.
• The fabric has a delicate floral print.
• We hung delicate lace curtains in the windows.
• He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling.
• But this delicate duo isn’t just good for your scalp.
  — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
• Brown knows there’s a delicate line to walk.
  — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
• If this is you, the best neck creams can help treat this delicate area.
  — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 27 May 2026
• Still, Charles has a delicate role to play.
  — April 28, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
• Wear it in back or off to one side to reveal a delicate cutout back.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
• Use booties on walks to protect their delicate paw pads.
  — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
• Pea shoots are the delicate leaves, stems and tendrils of the snow pea plant.
  — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
• Yarrow grows one to three feet tall with delicate, wispy, fern-like foliage.
  — Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
• Its flesh, when smoked, is as meaty as steak, yet delicate and buttery-sweet.
  — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
• Very delicate and moist, not to mention easy!
  — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
• The fin on the fish’s back breaks the water first, then the delicate splay of its tail.
  — Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
• The gloves won't pull at delicate weaves, either.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
• The last mile is the most crucial yet delicate part of the entire process.
  — Brandon Batchelor, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
• Hailey wore it with a delicate necklace and thick sky blue heeled mules.
  — Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
• But this remains a delicate moment where much could still go awry.
  — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
• Bundled with fluffy white rice and a delicate nori ribbon to make musubi.
  — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 2026
• The shutdown talks are in a delicate place for Democrats.
  — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
• This delicate cake is light as air and tasty as can be with subtle notes of citrus.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
• Barbed treble hooks do a sad number on a trout's soft, delicate mouth.
  — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
• Her lips were also painted a delicate shade of dark pink.
  — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
• On her feet were a pair of the strappy peep-toe heels with a delicate ankle strap.
  — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
• That their hair gets better with every spritz of this delicate dry styler.
  — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
• That’s because the delicate skin around the eyes tends to be thinner.
  — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 13 June 2023
• The delicate silk scarf tied to the handle adds a graceful, chic touch.
  — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
• The slip-on heels are crafted with a delicate round toe and a wide, modern toe strap.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
• The ankle strap adds a delicate touch, while the block heel keeps things grounded.
  — Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026

delicate

2 of 2 noun

• Pre-treat the stain with a delicates-safe stain spray.
  — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
• Dreft was mostly good for delicates or baby clothes.
  — Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
• This product is safe for use on colors, delicates, and even hand-washable items.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
• Use mesh laundry bags to protect delicates.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
• So wash towels, sheets, and delicates in separate loads.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
• Opt for a lower heat setting and use the tumble dry or delicates setting, if available.
  — Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
• While vinegar is safe to use on a lot of fabrics, it's not recommended for delicates.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
• Put the sweater into a mesh delicates bag to protect it from rubbing against other garments and snags.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
• This set of six bags includes four different-sized packing cubes alongside a handy shoe bag and a pouch for delicates.
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
• When in doubt, go for a mild, fragrance-free option, which is ideal for delicates and for sensitive skin.
  — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 1 July 2025
• To ensure that delicates, especially knits, don't stretch out of shape, always lay them flat to dry.
  — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 2 Apr. 2015
• Woolite is a home run, along with any other detergents geared toward delicates.
  — Shelby Deering, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2020
• One knocked its antlers against the boards and then tucked itself back into the flow, eyes rolling in a face delicate from the side but moose-like and broad from the front.
  — Juliana Hanle, Scientific American, 18 Nov. 2019
• This set of six bags includes one shoe bag, a slim pouch for delicates, and four cubes of varying sizes for my other wardrobe essentials.
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
• Your dignity – and your delicates – shouldn’t end up scattered across the terminal floor.
  — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
• Protect your delicates from the rest of the items in your bag by tucking them inside the little cloth bag that comes with a new pair of shoes or a new handbag.
  — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 8 July 2014
• Try reserving delicates for their own load and run them on a gentle cycle to prevent pilling, snags, and other damage.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
• Like so many other collections, this line celebrates the delicate, homey look of woven or handmade decor.
  — Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2022
• If care instructions are not available, wash polyester mittens or gloves using a cold water delicates cycle.
  — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
• These include normal, quick, heavy-duty, bulky, rinse and spin, delicates, and permanent press cycles.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2023
• Inside, there are two zippered divider panels, with ample pockets to keep track of your delicates and accessories.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
• Delicate beading covers the sleeves and the bodice, while scalloped beading dramatically drapes down over the skirt.
  — Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, 6 Apr. 2017
• In the light-colored pile, separate delicates (underwear, light-weight blouses) from sheets and towels.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
• They are infused with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and marshmallow extract, which help hydrate, depuff and soften the delicate under eye area.
  — Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2021
• The top machine handles a full load while the mini washer is perfect for delicates, athletic wear, or small loads that need special attention.
  — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 16 Jan. 2015
• Thanks to their innovative design, these sheets are perfect for delicates, and best of all they can easily be thrown in your suitcase when traveling.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2023
• The spacious sink gets plenty of use for handwashing delicates, filling water bottles, and soaking swimsuits.
  — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
• The direct heat from the iron’s metal plate can be too aggressive on delicates but necessary for more structured or heavy-duty materials.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
• Heavy towels need more agitation and higher spin speeds for effective cleaning, while delicates need a gentler approach.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
• To hand wash, fill up a basin with cool water, add detergent for delicates, and gently agitate before rinsing and squeezing out excess water.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025