The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to 3.38 m (11.1 ft) over curves and exceptionally weighing up to 388.7 kg (857 lb) in the wild. Its most recognisable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside.
Definition of delicate for Students. 1  1 : pleasing because of fineness or mildness a delicate flavor. 2  2 : able to sense very small differences a delicate instrument. 3  3 : calling for skill and careful treatment a delicate operation. 4  4 : easily damaged delicate flowers. 5  5 : sickly 1 a delicate child. 6  6 : requiring tact a delicate subject.
3. easily irritated; delicate: sensitive skin. 4. affected by external conditions or stimuli. 5. easily offended. 6. (Physiology) of or relating to the senses or the power of sensation. 7. capable of registering small differences or changes in amounts, quality, etc: a sensitive instrument.