1. (

• daintiness ,
• delicacy ,
• fineness

) the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features" ;

2. (

• dainty ,
• delicacy ,
• goody ,
• kickshaw ,
• treat

) something considered choice to eat ;

3. (

• delicacy ,
• discretion ,

) refined taste; tact ;

4. (

• delicacy ,
• slightness

) smallness of stature ;

5. (

• fragility ,
• delicacy ,

) lack of physical strength ;

6. (

• delicacy ,
• diplomacy ,
• discreetness ,
• finesse

) subtly skillful handling of a situation ;

7. (

• airiness ,
• delicacy ,

) lightness in movement or manner ;