What does delicacy mean?
Delicacy means The quality of being delicate..
Delicacy
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ · noun
Meaning
The quality of being delicate..
Definitions by Sense
- The quality of being delicate.
- Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
- Fineness or elegance of construction or appearance.
- Frailty of health or fitness.
- Refinement in taste or discrimination.
- Tact and propriety; the need for such tact.
Example Sentences
[…] for unless a matter be true enough to stand a good deal of misrepresentation, its truth is not of a very robust order, and the blame will rather lie with its own delicacy than with the carelessness of the crusher.
a Chinese delicacy
Synonyms for delicacy
Antonyms for delicacy
Related Words
Word Forms
- delicacies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for delicacy?
Common synonyms include ambrosia, dainty, finesse, discretion.
What is the opposite of delicacy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use delicacy in a sentence?
[…] for unless a matter be true enough to stand a good deal of misrepresentation, its truth is not of a very robust order, and the blame will rather lie with its own delicacy than with the carelessness of the crusher.
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