n. 25B6; noun
the fabric's delicacy : FINENESS, exquisiteness, delicateness, daintiness, airiness; flimsiness, gauziness, floatiness, silkiness.
the children's delicacy : SICKLINESS, ill health, frailty, fragility, weakness, debility; infirmity, valetudinarianism.
the delicacy of the situation : DIFFICULTY, trickiness; sensitivity, ticklishness, awkwardness.
treat this matter with delicacy : CARE, sensitivity, tact, discretion, diplomacy, subtlety, sensibility.
an Australian delicacy : CHOICE FOOD, gourmet food, dainty, treat, luxury, bonne bouche; speciality.