ˈdelɪkəsɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 (esp. in craftsmanship or
artistic or
natural beauty) fineness or intricacy of
structure or
texture; gracefulness. 2
susceptibility to
injury or
disease;
weakness. 3
the quality of requiring
discretion or
sensitivity (a
situation of
some delicacy). 4 a
choice or
expensive food. 5 a
consideration for the feelings of others. b avoidance of immodesty or
vulgarity. 6 (esp. in a
person, a
sense, or an instrument)
accuracy of
perception; sensitiveness. [ME f.
DELICATE + -ACY]