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delicacy

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delicacy in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. lightness in movement or manner
    airiness  delicacy 
  2. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
    "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features"
    daintiness  delicacy  fineness 
  3. something considered choice to eat
    dainty  delicacy  goody  kickshaw  treat 
  4. subtly skillful handling of a situation
    delicacy  diplomacy  discreetness  finesse 
  5. lack of physical strength
    fragility  delicacy 
  6. smallness of stature
    delicacy  slightness 
  7. refined taste; tact
    delicacy  discretion 
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