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Definitions

delicacy

[del-i-kuh-see] / ˈdɛl ɪ kə si /
NOUN
daintiness, fineness of structure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elegance fragility lightness subtlety tenderness
STRONG
airiness debility exquisiteness frailness frailty infirmity slenderness smoothness softness tenuity translucency transparency weakness
WEAK
diaphaneity etherealness gossameriness
Antonyms
STRONG
strength
WEAK
coarseness heaviness indelicacy inelegance robustness roughness
NOUN
delicious, gourmet food
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dessert feast luxury
STRONG
ambrosia banquet dainty delight goody indulgence morsel nectar pleasure rarity relish savory special sweet tidbit treat
WEAK
bonne bouche regale
Antonyms
STRONG
dislike hate hatred lot melancholy pain sorrow trouble unhappiness
WEAK
coarseness heaviness indelicacy inelegance robustness roughness

Example Sentences

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Whatever its origins, the candy has endured — a beloved, if hyper-regional, delicacy.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Characters state the obvious and the dialogue has the delicacy of a sledgehammer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

And the creator of the video is not known for his delicacy or tact.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2026

He also praised Speed for being "bold enough to try a large amount of raw meat" - a local delicacy with deep historical roots.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

A delicacy about the license plates and the lights made Gay choose back streets.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck