Delicacy - Definition

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