delicacy
16 points
English
8 letters
Common
Commonness #15,521
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Definitions
noun
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˈɛlʌkʌsiː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural delicacies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
lightness in movement or manner
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
subtly skillful handling of a situation
lack of physical strength
smallness of stature
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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