delicacy synonyms

delicacy

n.

  1. Fineness of texture

    daintiness, airiness, etherealness, transparency, fragility, flimsiness, softness, smoothness, translucency, filminess, tenuity, diaphanousness, subtlety, tenderness, exquisiteness, gracefulness; see also lightness 2.

  2. A choice food

    tidbit, luxury, gourmet dish, treat, dainty, morsel, sweet, savory, rarity, delight, ambrosia, nectar, party dish, sweetmeat, imported food, food out of season, bonne bouche (French), specialty, goody*, food for the gods*; see also food.

  3. Lack of strength, usually to resist disease

    frailty, debility, tenderness; see weakness 1.

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