delicacy

Meanings

• the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
• something considered choice to eat
• refined taste; tact
• smallness of stature
• lack of physical strength
• subtly skillful handling of a situation
• lightness in movement or manner

Synonyms

airiness, daintiness, dainty, diplomacy, discreetness, discretion, fineness, finesse, fragility, goody, kickshaw, slightness, treat