DELICACY Synonyms: 167 Similar and Opposite Words

delicacy

noun

ˈde-li-kə-sē

Definition of delicacy

as in treat

something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury presented with a plate of national delicacies while they waited for the queen

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as in fragility

the state or quality of having a delicate structure we never cease to marvel at the delicacy of a snowflake

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as in daintiness

the tendency to be or state of being squeamish the urgent need for blood prompted many people to overcome their habitual delicacy and become first-time donors

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as in precision

the quality or state of being very accurate the delicacy of the watch movement is incredible

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as in weakness

the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor all of her life the shy poet gave the appearance of extreme delicacy

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as in sensitivity

the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences the delicacy of the sensor is such that it will be affected by the slightest vibration

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Recent Examples of delicacy And coffee connoisseurs are ready to drink the potentially dementia-dodging delicacy. — Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The midwife’s hand was a gender-bending invention of the Enlightenment, combining the intelligence and strength of a man’s touch with the sensitive delicacy of a woman’s. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 National Caviar Day is celebrated on July 18, and historically this may be an opportunity to enjoy this delicacy in one of its classic, luxurious presentations. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 In 2024, Bardem joined the illustrious list of stars to make their mark with a KVIFF festival trailer, which referenced the oplatky, the popular local delicacy that is a thin circular wafer. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for delicacy

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Noun

Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Fourth of July parties at her Rhode Island home have featured red, white and blue outfits, plus barbecue and baked treats, according to reports.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of treat

Noun

But, as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day and its 250th birthday, the fragility of the American Dream has never been more apparent.

— Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 3 July 2026
His work is rooted in a quiet dedication to the ocean, documenting its life, fragility and the ecosystems that sustain it in the hope that what is seen through his lens will not be forgotten.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of fragility

Noun

Survivors chose their words with a precision that came from living through things most of us cannot imagine.

— Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
At least within the precision limits of the Perseverance’s instruments, the material roughly matches terrestrial kerogen.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

Definition of precision

Noun

Furthermore, companies tend to have an easier time outperforming consensus sales growth estimates during periods of US dollar weakness.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
This helps nourish and protect hair from external aggressors like UV damage and pollution, which can cause weakness and buildup.

— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Definition of weakness

Noun

In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
As the intuitive Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, your sensitivity to commitments heightens and clear expectations matter more than charm.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026

Definition of sensitivity

Noun

Bryant is a restrained writer, and the fastidiousness of his elastic text does little to allay those who are likely to become inflamed.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
More such fastidiousness will be needed to arrest the domino effect of delegitimization and to renew the small guarantees of truth and dignity in public life customarily provided by legacy institutions.

— Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Definition of fastidiousness

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