Delicacy

Meaning

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

a rare or expensive food item; fineness or sensitivity

Example Sentences

The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.

Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries.

Example Expressions

treat with delicacy

Synonyms

refinement, subtlety, specialty, treat, luxury, rarity, fineness

Entry 1

refinement, subtlety, specialty, treat

Entry 2

luxury, treat, rarity, fineness, specialty

Antonyms

coarseness, roughness, common food

Entry 1

coarseness, roughness, common food

Entry 2

common food, coarseness

Collocations

local delicacy, rare delicacy, culinary delicacy, delicacy of flavor

Entry 1

local delicacy, rare delicacy, culinary delicacy

Entry 2

rare delicacy, local delicacy, delicacy of flavor