Delicate and Delicacy

Delicate

Delicate adjective - Satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness.

Delicacy and delicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Delicacy" instead a noun "Delicate".

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Delicacy

Delicacy noun - Something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury.

Delicate and delicacy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delicate" instead a noun "Delicacy".

Nearby Words: delicate, delicately

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