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- [del-i-kuh-see]
- /ˈdɛl ɪ kə si/
- /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
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- [del-i-kuh-see]
- /ˈdɛl ɪ kə si/
Definitions of delicacies word
- noun plural delicacies something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, or the like: Caviar is a great delicacy. 2
- noun plural delicacies the quality of being easily broken or damaged; fragility. 1
- noun plural delicacies the quality of requiring or involving great care or tact: negotiations of great delicacy. 1
- noun plural delicacies extreme sensitivity; precision of action or operation; minute accuracy: the delicacy of a skillful surgeon's touch; a watch mechanism of unusual delicacy. 1
- noun plural delicacies fineness of perception or feeling; sensitiveness: the delicacy of the pianist's playing. 1
- noun plural delicacies fineness of feeling with regard to what is fitting, proper, etc.: Delicacy would not permit her to be rude. 1
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Origin of delicacies
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75, delicacy is from the Middle English word delicasie. See delicate, -cy
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Parts of speech for Delicacies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delicacies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delicacies
noun delicacies
- luxuries — a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
- dainties — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- fancies — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
- banquets — Plural form of banquet.
- goodies — Usually, goodies. something especially attractive or pleasing, especially cake, cookies, or candy.
Antonyms for delicacies
noun delicacies
- vulgarities — the state or quality of being vulgar: the vulgarity of his remark.
- lots — a river in S France, flowing W to the Garonne. 300 miles (480 km) long.
- pains — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
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