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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

The gruesome trials often require celebrities to eat delicacies like kangaroo anus, crocodile penis and sheep semen, or be trapped with creatures such as snakes, cockroaches and rats.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

He was an engaging fellow, a champion stick-fighter and a glamour boy, whose many girlfriends kept us all supplied with delicacies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela