🍣delicacy

noun
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries.

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

Example Expressions

treat with delicacy

Synonyms

luxury, treat, rarity, fineness, specialty, refinement, subtlety
Entry 1
luxury, treat, rarity, fineness, specialty
Entry 2
refinement, subtlety, specialty, treat

Antonyms

common food, coarseness, roughness
Entry 1
common food, coarseness
Entry 2
coarseness, roughness, common food

Collocations

rare delicacy, local delicacy, delicacy of flavor, culinary delicacy
Entry 1
rare delicacy, local delicacy, delicacy of flavor
Entry 2
local delicacy, rare delicacy, culinary delicacy

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