1. the quality of being easily damaged or requiring careful handling
2. careful and sensitive treatment of a difficult situation
3. a choice or expensive food item considered particularly tasty

Examples

• Handle the antique vase with delicacy.
• The situation required great delicacy in negotiations.
• Caviar is considered a delicacy in fine dining.
• She admired the delicacy of the lace pattern.
• The delicacy of the flower petals amazed her.
• He approached the topic with appropriate delicacy.
• The chef prepared several local delicacies for the guests.