delicacy
Translation
a choice food, fineness, fragility, tact
Examples
Smoked salmon is a real delicacy.
Smoked salmon is a real delicacy.
The delicacy of the lace was amazing.
The delicacy of the lace was amazing.
This is a matter of great delicacy.
This is a matter of great delicacy.
Grammar Patterns
((a delicacy)) a rare or expensive food to eat Smoked salmon is a real delicacy.
((the delicacy)) ((of sth.)) the quality of being fine or fragile The delicacy of the lace was amazing.
((a matter)) ((of great delicacy)) a situation requiring tact This is a matter of great delicacy.
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Etymology
From Latin 'delicatus' meaning 'alluring, delightful'. It's the noun form of the adjective 'delicate'.
Memory Tips
Think of things that are 'delicate': a fine food (a delicacy), a fine quality (delicacy of touch), or a sensitive situation (a matter of delicacy).