26984 words

delicacy

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat:

Examples:

great delicacy In some parts of the world, sheep's eyes are considered a great delicacy.
2
acting and speaking carefully so that no one is offended, or the possibility of causing offence:

Examples:

He raised the matter with great delicacy.
delicacy of I don't think you fully appreciate the delicacy of the situation.
3
the quality of being easy to damage or looking very easy to damage:

Examples:

Because of their great delicacy, the books cannot be moved.
4
the quality of being done carefully or gently:

Examples:

We admired the delicacy of her brush strokes.
5
something esp. rare or expensive that is good to eat:

Examples:

a dinner of Vietnamese delicacies
6
the special care needed to deal with something in order to avoid causing trouble or offense; the quality of needing this special care:

Examples:

We need to discuss a matter of some delicacy.

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