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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.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word delicacy, from a rare or luxurious food to a fine or subtle quality. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
A delicacy is a rare food item that is considered highly desirable, sophisticated, or peculiarly distinctive within a given culture or region. A delicacy may have an unusual flavor or be expensive compared to everyday foods. Delicacies vary across countries, customs, and ages.
DELICACY definition: 1. a special food, usually something rare or expensive 2. the quality of being soft, light, or…. Learn more.
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Delicacy is the quality of being easy to break or harm, and refers especially to people or things that are attractive or graceful.
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.
noun. /ˈdelɪkəsi/ (plural delicacies) [uncountable] the fact of being, or appearing to be, easy to damage or break. the delicacy of the fabric. the exquisite delicacy of the embroidery. Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjective. Definitions on the go.
