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- Dictionarydelicacy/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
noun
- 1. fineness or intricacy of texture or structure: "miniature pearls of exquisite delicacy" Similar Opposite
- 2. susceptibility to illness or adverse conditions; fragility. Similar Opposite
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DELICACY definition: 1. something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat: 2. acting and speaking carefully so…. Learn more.
The meaning of DELICACY is something pleasing to eat that is considered rare or luxurious. How to use delicacy in a sentence.
An antique porcelain teacup? A tiny sentence etched inside a silver locket? All of these have delicacy, or fineness that comes from being light, beautiful, or small. A delicacy can also be a prized dish that is eaten on special occasions or is especially loved by those in a certain culture or place.
Delicacy definition: fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness; daintiness. See examples of DELICACY used in a sentence.
If you say that a situation or problem is of some delicacy, you mean that it is difficult to handle and needs careful and sensitive treatment.
Delicacy definition: Something pleasing and appealing, especially a choice food.
DELICACY definition: 1. a special food, usually something rare or expensive 2. the quality of being soft, light, or…. Learn more.
Definition of delicacy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. fineness of texture, quality, etc.; daintiness: the delicacy of lace. 2. something delightful or pleasing, esp. a choice food considered with regard to its rarity or costliness. 3. the quality of being easily damaged; fragility.
fineness of texture or quality: softness; daintiness:[ uncountable] the delicacy of lace. something delightful or pleasing, esp. a food:[ countable] delicacies that aroused the appetite. the quality of being easily broken; fragility:[ uncountable] the delicacy of his health.
