Delicacy Definition

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

"Delicacy" in song lyrics

See how delicacy is used in real songs:

  • "Readily fed upon it like a treasured delicacy"
    Clavius Crates f/ Silas Green — Classically Trained
  • "And if you tastin' delicacy"
    The Grouch — Every Day Is Saturday
  • "For brain, it's a delicacy"
    Saukrates — Kill Or Be Killed

Usage tips for "delicacy"

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