Laxi Dictionary

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Definition delicacy in American English

delicacy noun

noun
/ˈdelɪkəsi/
Example

Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries.

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all-dressedaphrodisiacbaby food
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courtesytactchivalry
2.1

a sensitive and careful way of dealing with a difficult situation

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kindnessgenerosityhospitality
3

a careful and gentle way of doing something

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carefulcautiousthorough
4

the quality of being easy to break or damage

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blood in the waterinstabilitydelicacy
5

the quality of being delicate in appearance, color, taste, or smell

Synonyms and related words
consistencydelicacystate
Definition delicacy in American English