DELICACY


Meaning of DELICACY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈde-li-kə-sē ]

noun

( plural -cies )

Date: 14th century

1. obsolete

a. : the quality or state of being luxurious

b. : indulgence

2. : something pleasing to eat that is considered rare or luxurious

considered caviar a delicacy

3.

a. : the quality or state of being dainty : fineness

lace of great delicacy

b. : frailty 1

the delicacy of his health

4. : fineness or subtle expressiveness of touch (as in painting or music)

5.

a. : precise and refined perception and discrimination

b. : extreme sensitivity : precision

an electronic instrument of great delicacy

6.

a. : refined sensibility in feeling or conduct

b. : the quality or state of being squeamish

7. : the quality or state of requiring delicate handling

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.