difficult to handle; requiring great tact
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
easily hurt
developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely
marked by moderate steepness
having little impact
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
easily handled or managed
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
quiet and soothing
stroke soothingly
