delicacy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdelɪkəsi/

Definition

A choice or expensive food, considered to be a luxury.

Examples

• Caviar is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world.

• For their anniversary, they splurged on a meal featuring rare delicacies.

• The market offered a variety of local delicacies, from exotic fruits to artisanal cheeses.

How to Use delicacy

delicacy of (prepositional phrase)

Describing the fine or intricate nature of something. — "The delicacy of the lace fabric was astonishing."

Synonyms of delicacy

Words with a similar meaning to delicacy:

• treat
• luxury
• gourmet food
• rare food

Antonyms of delicacy

Words with the opposite meaning to delicacy:

• staple
• common food

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