delicacy
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(noun) subtly skillful handling of a situation |
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Synonyms: diplomacy, discreetness, finesse |
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Related Words: tact, tactfulness |
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| 2. |
(noun) smallness of stature |
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Synonyms: slightness |
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Related Words: littleness, smallness |
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(noun) refined taste; tact |
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Synonyms: discretion |
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Related Words: appreciation, discernment, perceptiveness, taste |
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(noun) lightness in movement or manner |
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Synonyms: airiness |
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Related Words: life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness |
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(noun) the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features" |
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Synonyms: daintiness, fineness |
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Related Words: elegance |
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(noun) lack of physical strength |
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Synonyms: fragility |
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Related Words: weakness |
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(noun) something considered choice to eat |
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Synonyms: dainty, goody, kickshaw, treat |
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Related Words: aliment, alimentation, ambrosia, bone marrow, choice morsel, confection, confectionery, gelatin, jelly, marrow, nectar, nourishment, nutriment, savory, savoury, sustenance, sweet, tidbit, titbit, victuals |
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