delicacy
noun
[ ˈdɛlɪkəsi ]
• fineness or intricacy of texture or structure.
• "miniature pearls of exquisite delicacy"
Similar:
fineness,
exquisiteness,
delicateness,
intricacy,
daintiness,
airiness,
elegance,
gracefulness,
grace,
flimsiness,
gauziness,
floatiness,
silkiness,
sensitivity,
precision,
accuracy,
exactness,
• susceptibility to illness or adverse conditions; fragility.
Similar:
sickliness,
poor/ill health,
valetudinarianism,
frailty,
frailness,
fragility,
feebleness,
weakness,
debility,
infirmity,
• tact and consideration.
• "I have to treat this matter with the utmost delicacy"
Similar:
care,
sensitivity,
tact,
discretion,
diplomacy,
finesse,
subtlety,
consideration,
considerateness,
sensibility,
• a choice or expensive food.
• "traditional Japanese delicacies"
Similar:
choice food,
gourmet food,
dainty,
treat,
luxury,
titbit,
bonne bouche,
speciality,
namkeen,
tidbit,
cate,
Origin:
late Middle English (in the senses ‘voluptuousness’ and ‘luxuriousness’): from delicate + -acy.
