delicacy

Definition

  • noun: a food that people like to eat because it is special or rare
  • noun: the quality or state of being luxurious
  • synonyms: dainty, delightfulness, softness

Examples

  • This is a difficult situation that should be handled with 'delicacy'. [='tact']

  • Because of the 'delicacy' of the situation, we needed to speak privately.

  • The curtains were made from fine lace of great 'delicacy'.

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