delicacy
pronunciation
How to pronounce delicacy in British English:
UK [ˈdelɪkəsi]
How to pronounce delicacy in American English:
US [ˈdelɪkəsi]
-
- Noun:
- the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
- something considered choice to eat
- refined taste; tact
- smallness of stature
- lack of physical strength
- subtly skillful handling of a situation
- lightness in movement or manner
Word Origin
- delicacy (n.)
- late 14c., "delightfulness; fastidiousness; quality of being addicted to sensuous pleasure," from delicate + -cy. Meaning "fineness, softness, tender loveliness" is from 1580s; that of "weakness of constitution" is from 1630s. Meaning "fine food, a dainty viand" is from early 15c.
Synonym
Antonym
Example
- 1. This tropical delicacy became a symbol of coveted exoticism stretching from cuisine to architecture .
- 2. Unlike the spicy delicacy , though , the us will not find it improves with time .
- 3. The comments reflect the delicacy of the greek situation .
- 4. Taylor said no one who had indulged in this rare delicacy had complained .
- 5. In chinese cooking , dried tangerine peel is an expensive delicacy .