delicacy
noun [C] (FOOD) /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/Definition
› something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat: In some parts of the world, sheep's eyes are considered a great delicacy.Food - general wordsExpensive and luxuriousCosting too much
(Definition of delicacy noun (FOOD) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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deliberately adverb
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deliberation noun (CAREFUL)
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deliberation noun (DISCUSSION)
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delicacy noun (BEING EASILY DAMAGED)
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delicacy noun (CARE)
- delicacy noun (FOOD)
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delicacy noun (POLITENESS)
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delicate adjective (ACCURATE)
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delicate adjective (ATTRACTIVE)
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delicate adjective (DIFFICULT)
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delicate adjective (EASILY DAMAGED)
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Synonyms and related words:
- costly adjective (EXPENSIVE)
- deluxe adjective
- executive adjective
- expensive adjective
- grandly adverb (ATTRACTING ADMIRATION)
- grandly adverb (IMPORTANTLY)
- lush adjective (LUXURIOUS)
- luxurious adjective
- luxury noun
- no expense is spared idiom
- opulent adjective
- plush adjective
- premium-rate adjective
- priceless adjective
- richly adverb
- sumptuous adjective
- swish adjective
- tony adjective
- valuable adjective (MONEY)
- white elephant noun
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