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Meaning of
delicacy
in English
delicacy
us
//dɪˈlɪs.ə.ti//
uk
//dɪˈlɪs.ə.ti//
#common
Plural
delicacies
Definitions
Noun
a
rare
,
culturally
refined
food
item
refined
taste
;
discerning
judgment
tactful
behavior
;
social
propriety
She
handled
the
situation
with
great
delicacy
to
avoid
offending
anyone
.
the
state
of
being
dainty
;
fragile
The
delicacy
of
the
antique
vase
required
careful
handling
to
prevent
damage
.