Words Like DELICACY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DELICACY.

39 Alternative Words Similar to delicacy

1 Dainty Noun      Synonym Words Like Dainty
2 Goody Noun      Synonym Words Like Goody
3 Kickshaw Noun      Synonym Words Like Kickshaw
4 Treat Noun      Synonym Words Like Treat
5 Discretion Noun      Synonym Words Like Discretion
6 Diplomacy Noun      Synonym Words Like Diplomacy
7 Discreetness Noun      Synonym Words Like Discreetness
8 Finesse Noun      Synonym Words Like Finesse
9 Aliment Noun      Synonym Words Like Aliment
10 Alimentation Noun      Synonym Words Like Alimentation
11 Appreciation Noun      Synonym Words Like Appreciation
12 Discernment Noun      Synonym Words Like Discernment
13 Elegance Noun      Synonym Words Like Elegance
14 Life Noun      Synonym Words Like Life
15 Liveliness Noun      Synonym Words Like Liveliness
16 Nourishment Noun      Synonym Words Like Nourishment
17 Nutriment Noun      Synonym Words Like Nutriment
18 Nutrition Noun      Synonym Words Like Nutrition
19 Perceptiveness Noun      Synonym Words Like Perceptiveness
20 Spirit Noun      Synonym Words Like Spirit
21 Sprightliness Noun      Synonym Words Like Sprightliness
22 Sustenance Noun      Synonym Words Like Sustenance
23 Tact Noun      Synonym Words Like Tact
24 Tactfulness Noun      Synonym Words Like Tactfulness
25 Taste Noun      Synonym Words Like Taste
26 Victuals Noun      Synonym Words Like Victuals
27 Softness Noun      Synonym Words Like Softness
28 Tenderness Noun      Synonym Words Like Tenderness
29 Refinement Noun      Synonym Words Like Refinement
30 Indulgence Noun      Synonym Words Like Indulgence
31 Sensitiveness Noun      Synonym Words Like Sensitiveness
32 Delight Noun      Synonym Words Like Delight
33 Titbit Noun      Hyponym Words Like Titbit
34 Savoury Noun      Hyponym Words Like Savoury
35 Tidbit Noun      Hyponym Words Like Tidbit
36 Sweet Noun      Hyponym Words Like Sweet
37 Savory Noun      Hyponym Words Like Savory
38 Confection Noun      Hyponym Words Like Confection
39 Marrow Noun      Hyponym Words Like Marrow

6 examples of delicacy

1 delicacy of flavor, of odor, and the like
2 the delicacy of a fiber or a thread; delicacy of a hand or of the human form; delicacy of the skin; delicacy of frame.
3 great delicacy of behavior; delicacy in doing a kindness; delicacy of character that unfits for earnest action.
4 the delicacy of a chemist's balance
5 delicacies of the table
6 the fineness of her features

10 definitions of delicacy

1 The state or condition of being delicate; agreeableness to the senses; delightfulness.
2 Nicety or fineness of form, texture, or constitution; softness; elegance; smoothness; tenderness; and hence, frailty or weakness
3 Nice propriety of manners or conduct; susceptibility or tenderness of feeling; refinement; fastidiousness; and hence, in an exaggerated sense, effeminacy
4 Addiction to pleasure; luxury; daintiness; indulgence; luxurious or voluptuous treatment.
5 Nice and refined perception and discrimination; critical niceness; fastidious accuracy.
6 The state of being affected by slight causes; sensitiveness.
7 That which is alluring, delicate, or refined; a luxury or pleasure; something pleasant to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; a dainty.
8 Pleasure; gratification; delight.
9 something considered choice to eat
10 smallness of stature
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