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Delicacy

ˈdɛlɪkəsi

Delicacy definitions

noun

Inflections:

delicacies delicacy

fineness or intricacy of texture or structure

"miniature pearls of exquisite delicacy"

Synonyms:
fineness exquisiteness delicateness intricacy daintiness airiness elegance gracefulness grace sensitivity precision accuracy exactness
susceptibility to illness or adverse conditions; fragility

Synonyms:
sickliness poor/ill health valetudinarianism frailty frailness fragility feebleness weakness debility
tact and consideration

"I have to treat this matter with the utmost delicacy"

Synonyms:
care sensitivity tact discretion diplomacy finesse subtlety consideration considerateness sensibility
- the quality of requiring discretion or sensitivity
  
  "the delicacy of the situation"
- accuracy of perception; sensitiveness
a choice or expensive food

"traditional Japanese delicacies"

Synonyms:
choice food gourmet food dainty treat luxury titbit bonne bouche