delicacies

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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The animal, one of the world's most endangered and trafficked mammals, has been stripped of its scales and is being advertised by a Thai account selling "seasonal wild delicacies".

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

It features plenty of glistening seafood, market produce and local delicacies, alongside Tucci telling the story of a people for whom family and rituals hold communities together.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Last year’s gnome sported a teal polo and held a peach ice cream sandwich, one of the tournament delicacies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Courtesy of Trader Joe’s Irish supplier, the Garlic Butter Irish Potato Chips unite Ireland’s most celebrated spud-themed delicacies in holy matrimony.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

They’ve prepared my favorite, lamb stew with dried plums, among other delicacies.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins