delicacy
11delicacy — noun (plural cies) Date: 14th century 1. obsolete a. the quality or state of being luxurious b. indulgence 2. something pleasing to eat that is considered rare or luxurious …
12delicacy — n. 1) extreme, great delicacy 2) a matter of extreme delicacy * * * [ delɪkəsɪ] great delicacy a matter of extreme delicacy extreme …
13delicacy — noun 1) the delicacy of the fabric Syn: fineness, delicateness, fragility, thinness, lightness, flimsiness 2) the delicacy of the situation Syn: difficulty, trickiness, sensitivity, ticklishness …
14Delicacy — Wild Iranian Ossetra Caviar, ready to serve with mother of pearl spoons and Champagne. A delicacy is a food item that is considered highly desirable in certain cultures. Often this is because of unusual flavors or characteristics or because it is …
15delicacy — UK [ˈdelɪkəsɪ] / US noun Word forms delicacy : singular delicacy plural delicacies 1) [countable] a rare or expensive type of food Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries. 2) a) [uncountable] a sensitive and careful way of dealing with… …
16delicacy — /ˈdɛləkəsi / (say deluhkuhsee) noun (plural delicacies) 1. fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness: the delicacy of lace. 2. something delightful or pleasing, especially to the palate. 3. fineness of perception or feeling; sensitiveness. 4.… …
17delicacy — del|i|ca|cy [ˈdelıkəsi] n plural delicacies 1.) something good to eat that is expensive or rare ▪ Snails are considered a delicacy in France. 2.) [U] a careful and sensitive way of speaking or behaving so that you do not upset anyone = ↑tact ▪ He …
18delicacy — noun a) The quality of being delicate. b) Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement a Chinese delicacy See Also: delicate, delicatessen, delicious …
19delicacy — del|i|ca|cy [ delıkəsi ] noun 1. ) count a rare or expensive type of food: Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries. 2. ) uncount the need to be sensitive in order to avoid making people angry or upset a ) a sensitive and careful way of… …
20delicacy — noun (plural delicacies) 1》 fineness or intricacy of texture or structure. 2》 susceptibility to illness or adverse conditions; fragility. 3》 discretion and tact: treat this matter with the utmost delicacy. 4》 a choice or expensive food …
