Synonyms of the word

light-handed

• adj. Gentle; benign and with minimal intervention.
• adj. Sparing; applying only slight pressure or minimal amounts.
• adj. Delicate and skilled; nimble and dextrous;.
• adj. Light-hearted; fun and witty or easygoing.
• adj. flippant; lacking seriousness.
• adj. (nautical or military) Not having a full complement of workers.
• adj. Thieving, larcenous.
• adj. (food) Fresh and light-tasting, not rich, heavy, or highly seasoned.
• adj. (obsolete) Having or requiring little strength.
• adv. Carrying very little.
• adv. In a light-handed manner.

delicate

• adj. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
• adj. Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
• adj. Intended for use with fragile items.
• adj. Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
• adj. Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
• adj. (informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
• adj. (obsolete) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
• adj. Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
• adj. Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
• adj. Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
• adj. Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
• adj. Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
• adj. Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
• n. A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
• n. (obsolete) A choice dainty; a delicacy.
• n. (obsolete) A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.