delicacy

n 1: the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance;

"the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her

features" [syn: {daintiness}, {fineness}]

2: something considered choice to eat [syn: {dainty}, {goody},

{kickshaw}, {treat}]

3: refined taste; tact [syn: {discretion}]

4: smallness of stature [syn: {slightness}]

5: lack of physical strength [syn: {fragility}]

6: subtly skillful handling of a situation [syn: {diplomacy}, {discreetness},

{finesse}]

7: lightness in movement or manner [syn: {airiness}]