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delicacy definition
delicacy |
Grep of noun delicacy delicacy indelicacy Overview of noun delicacy The noun delicacy has 7 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (2) daintiness, delicacy, fineness -- (the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features") 2. (1) dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat -- (something considered choice to eat) 3. delicacy, discretion -- (refined taste; tact) 4. delicacy, slightness -- (smallness of stature) 5. fragility, delicacy -- (lack of physical strength) 6. delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse -- (subtly skillful handling of a situation) 7. airiness, delicacy -- (lightness in movement or manner) Overview of noun delicacy The noun delicacy has 7 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (2) daintiness, delicacy, fineness -- (the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features") 2. (1) dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat -- (something considered choice to eat) 3. delicacy, discretion -- (refined taste; tact) 4. delicacy, slightness -- (smallness of stature) 5. fragility, delicacy -- (lack of physical strength) 6. delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse -- (subtly skillful handling of a situation) 7. airiness, delicacy -- (lightness in movement or manner)
delicacy definition