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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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And at times “Kenrex” verges on caricature in its depiction of rural life as a lawless Wild Midwest, garnished by such down-home delicacies as “a deep fried barbecue chili cheese dog with bacon crumbles.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Chris, it turns out, has given up his career as an administrative lawyer for a life of fine dining and epicurean delicacies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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 menu included mussels, crayfish, and abalone, which made us laugh; we were dining on such delicacies every day.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela