13+ Synonyms for Delicacy & Similar Words

Definition of 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

13 synonyms found

Writing tips for "delicacy"

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"Delicacy" in song lyrics

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  • "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

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