1. delicacy - noun
· the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features"
Synonym(s): daintiness, fineness
Hypernym(s): elegance
2. delicacy - noun
· something considered choice to eat
Synonym(s): dainty, goody, kickshaw, treat
Hypernym(s): nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals
3. delicacy - noun
· refined taste; tact
Synonym(s): discretion
Hypernym(s): taste, appreciation, discernment, perceptiveness
4. delicacy - noun
· smallness of stature
Synonym(s): slightness
Hypernym(s): smallness, littleness
5. delicacy - noun
· lack of physical strength
Synonym(s): fragility
Hypernym(s): weakness
6. delicacy - noun
· subtly skillful handling of a situation
Synonym(s): diplomacy, discreetness, finesse
Hypernym(s): tact, tactfulness
7. delicacy - noun
· lightness in movement or manner
Synonym(s): airiness
Hypernym(s): liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness
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