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Definitions

delicacy

[del-i-kuh-see] / ˈdɛl ɪ kə si /
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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Characters state the obvious and the dialogue has the delicacy of a sledgehammer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

And the creator of the video is not known for his delicacy or tact.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2026

I’ve come to the realization that my mother’s Payesh has become a delicacy for me now that I’ve moved away from home.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

How he was "touched by the kindness, delicacy and respect of the prison staff… each one of who addressed me by the title Président".

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Minerva thinks they’ve been assigned to us to impress the OAS with the prison system’s delicacy towards women prisoners.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez