Added 9 October 2026
delicacy
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ noun
In Latin: scītāmentum, mattea, cuppēdia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about delicacy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance.
the daintiness of her touch
- Something considered choice to eat.
- Refined taste; tact.
Origin
From Middle English delicacie, from Middle English delicat, from Latin delicatus. Equivalent to delic(ate) + -acy.
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