Definition of 'delicacy'

Noun

1. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features"
      Synonyms: daintiness fineness
2. something considered choice to eat
      Synonyms: dainty goody kickshaw treat
3. refined taste; tact
      Synonyms: discretion
4. smallness of stature
      Synonyms: slightness
5. lack of physical strength
      Synonyms: fragility
6. subtly skillful handling of a situation
      Synonyms: diplomacy discreetness finesse
7. lightness in movement or manner
      Synonyms: airiness

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