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delicacy

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Definitions

﹒A choice or expensive food item, often considered rare or highly desirable.

﹒The quality of being fine, intricate, or fragile in construction or appearance.

﹒Tact and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult situations.

Examples

﹒In many cultures, fried insects are considered a rare delicacy.

﹒The chef handled the fragile sugar sculpture with great delicacy.

﹒He treated the sensitive situation with the necessary delicacy to avoid offending anyone.

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