Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - delicacy
Delicacy
delicacy
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. Etymology: ME f. DELICATE + -ACY
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noun (plural -cies) Date: 14th century 1. obsolete the quality or state of being luxurious, indulgence, something pleasing to eat that is considered rare or luxurious , 3. the quality or state of being dainty ; fineness , frailty 1 , fineness or subtle expressiveness of touch (as in painting or music), 5. precise and refined perception and discrimination, extreme sensitivity ; precision , 6. refined sensibility in feeling or conduct, the quality or state of being squeamish, the quality or state of requiring delicate handling ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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