delicacy
noun
fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness; daintiness.
delicacies
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pluralof delicacy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Responding to a quiz by our food columnist, readers shared favorite local delicacies from across the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
It features plenty of glistening seafood, market produce and local delicacies, alongside Tucci telling the story of a people for whom family and rituals hold communities together.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Chris, it turns out, has given up his career as an administrative lawyer for a life of fine dining and epicurean delicacies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
The insects are considered aphrodisiacs, delicacies and pets, said defence lawyer David Lusweti Namai.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
Taryn and I hear things, even if no one means for us to—stories of humans sleeping on stone floors and eating refuse, believing themselves to be resting on feather beds and supping on delicacies.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
