delicacy
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- noun
- /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
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delicadeza
- The artist applied the paint with remarkable delicacy, creating a breathtaking masterpiece.
- great delicacy
- precision and delicacy
- delicacy and grace
Examples
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She presented her greeting with great delicacy, like a butterfly lighting for one fragile moment on a tender flower.
Fiction book (1995) -
For all his fierceness, there's a delicacy in the way he holds the bat.
Fiction book (1994) -
In his hand, he held, with surprising delicacy, a paintbrush.
Fiction book (1996) -
It also represents the uncertainty of life and its delicacy.
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The general dabbed at his mouth with delicacy and returned the napkin to his lap.
Fiction book (1995) -
In her prolific burst of film work over the past two years, the lovely Juilliard-trained actress has impressed with her poise and delicacy, balancing fragility with quiet inner fortitude.
Blog text (20) -
He moved with such delicacy that every step seemed like a dance.
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She handled the fragile vase with delicacy, ensuring it wouldn't break.
Synonyms
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2.6
A smooth, attractive way of moving or behaving
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3.9
A calm, elegant way of moving and behaving
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6.8
A delicate, pretty quality that shows care and grace
A light, elegant quality in movement or expression
A light, graceful way of moving or behaving that looks effortless
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Etymology
Delicacy comes from the Latin word delicatus, meaning 'tender' or 'pleasing'. So to handle something with delicacy is to move or act with gentle, light care.