इंग्रजी

delicacy

gb/dˈɛlɪkəsi/ us/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 4700
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B1 entity
1

A rare or special food item

A special food that is hard to find or costs a lot of money.

वापर नमुना: [someone] enjoys [a delicacy]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicacy' with 'delicateness', which refers to being fragile or gentle.
समानार्थी शब्द
treat (Less formal and can refer to any enjoyable food, not necessarily rare or expensive.) | luxury (Emphasizes the high value or exclusivity, not limited to food.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
staple (A basic food eaten regularly, not rare or luxurious.)
सहप्रयोग
local delicacy |rare delicacy |seafood delicacy |exotic delicacy |culinary delicacy
विषय
food |culture |luxury |food_drink
उदाहरणे
  • Truffles are considered a delicacy in many countries.
  • In Japan, fugu fish is a delicacy prepared by licensed chefs.
  • Caviar is a delicacy often served at high-end parties.
  • The restaurant is famous for a delicacy made from rare mushrooms.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Chocolate cake is my favorite delicacy.
  • Sushi is a delicacy in many places.
  • That cheese is a delicacy from France.
नाम B2 property
2

The state of being fragile or sensitive

The state of being easy to break or harm.

वापर नमुना: the delicacy of [something]
समानार्थी शब्द
fragility (Direct synonym but slightly more common in physical contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
durability (Opposite quality, meaning ability to withstand damage.)
सहप्रयोग
delicacy of the fabric |delicacy of the glass |delicacy of the flowers
विषय
properties |materials |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The delicacy of the antique vase required careful handling.
  • She admired the delicacy of the lace curtains.
  • The watchmaker worked with great care due to the delicacy of the parts.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The vase has great delicacy.
  • We must be careful with the delicacy of this glass.
  • The flower shows its delicacy in the wind.
नाम B2 property
3

Sensitivity in handling situations or feelings

Careful and kind behavior so you do not upset someone or cause trouble.

वापर नमुना: [someone] shows delicacy in [situation]
समानार्थी शब्द
tact (Emphasizes diplomacy and appropriateness in speech and action.) | sensitivity (More general term for awareness of others' feelings.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
insensitivity (Lack of awareness or care for others' feelings.)
सहप्रयोग
handle with delicacy |show great delicacy |political delicacy
विषय
emotions |communication |relationships
उदाहरणे
  • He handled the negotiations with great delicacy.
  • The doctor spoke with delicacy when giving the diagnosis.
  • Such matters require delicacy and discretion.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She spoke with great delicacy.
  • He showed delicacy when talking to her.
  • We need to act with delicacy in this matter.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
delicacy
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
US/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
del - ic - acy (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: delicacy
  • Plural: delicacies, delicacy
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
delicacies noun
Core family
delicate adjective A2 delicately adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate adjective
वाक्प्रचार

a local delicacy

1
/ə lˈoʊkəl dˈɛlɪkəsi/
fixed phrase

Special food from a region

A food that is special and traditional in one place.

उदाहरणे
  • Fried insects are a local delicacy in some regions.
  • This cheese is a local delicacy from the mountains.

handle with delicacy

1
/hˈændəl wˈɪθ dˈɛlɪkəsi/
fixed phrase

Treat carefully to avoid harm or offense

To be very careful when dealing with something or someone.

उदाहरणे
  • These negotiations must be handled with delicacy.
  • He handled the fragile package with delicacy.

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