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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 insects are considered aphrodisiacs, delicacies and pets, said defence lawyer David Lusweti Namai.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

A stone’s throw away from the Roxbury warehouse was a Mexican bakery serving delicacies like conchas and empanadas.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

The smell of burgers, brats and other grilled delicacies wafted through the air as children played football on the grass and a nearby patch of dirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Followers saw their idols tuck into delicacies such as foot-long fries, chat with locals and sample some of the hair-raising rides.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

I inspected all the delicacies which I had never dared to do before, and I found it next to impossible to decide between them.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya