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Vocabulary Entry
delicacy
|noun • noun
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noun
A delicacy is a rare or special food item that is considered luxurious or a treat.
Example Sentences
"Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries."
"During the festival, they served local delicacies that delighted the visitors."
"In some cultures, eating insects is a delicacy enjoyed by many."
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noun
A delicacy can also refer to a choice item or a refinement of taste or consideration.
Example Sentences
"He handled the situation with great delicacy to avoid hurting anyone's feelings."
"The artist approached her work with psychological delicacy, focusing on subtle nuances."
"She spoke with a delicacy that immediately put the interviewee at ease."