DELICACY

noun (plural -cies) Date: 14th century 1. obsolete the quality or state of being luxurious, indulgence , something pleasing to eat that is considered rare or luxurious , 3. the quality or state of being dainty ; fineness , frailty 1 , fineness or subtle expressiveness of touch (as in painting or music), 5. precise and refined perception and discrimination, extreme sensitivity ; precision , 6. refined sensibility in feeling or conduct, the quality or state of being squeamish, the quality or state of requiring delicate handling