Noun
delicacy -
subtly skillful handling of a situation
diplomacy ,
discreetness ,
finesse
tact ,
tactfulness consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
delicacy -
smallness of stature
slightness
littleness ,
smallness the property of having relatively little strength or vigor; "the smallness of her voice"
delicacy -
refined taste; tact
discretion
delicacy -
something considered choice to eat
dainty ,
goody ,
kickshaw ,
treat
aliment ,
nutriment ,
alimentation ,
nourishment ,
nutrition ,
sustenance ,
victuals a source of materials to nourish the body
choice morsel ,
tidbit ,
titbit a small tasty bit of food
savoury ,
savory an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
confection ,
sweet the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components
nectar ,
ambrosia fruit juice especially when undiluted
gelatin ,
jelly a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
delicacy -
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch" ; "the fineness of her features"
daintiness ,
fineness
elegance a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"
delicacy -
lightness in movement or manner
airiness
delicacy -
lack of physical strength
fragility
