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Definition delicacy in British English

delicacy noun

noun
/ˈdelɪkəsi/
1

a rare or expensive type of food

Example

Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries.

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all-dressed aphrodisiac baby food
2

a sensitive and careful way of dealing with a difficult situation

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kindness generosity hospitality
2.1

the need to be sensitive in order to avoid making people angry or upset

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courtesy tact chivalry
3

a careful and gentle way of doing something

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careful cautious thorough
4

the quality of being easy to break or damage

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blood in the water instability delicacy
5

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

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consistency delicacy state
Definition delicacy in British English