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dainty vs delicacy

delicacy vs dainty

dainty and delicacy both are nouns.

dainty is an adjective but delicacy is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dainty Yes Yes No No
delicacy Yes No No No
As nouns, dainty and delicacy are synonyms defined as:
  • dainty and delicacy: something considered choice to eat
Other synonyms of dainty include goody, kickshaw, treat.
dainty (noun) delicacy (noun)
something considered choice to eat the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
subtly skillful handling of a situation
lack of physical strength
slenderness
lightness in movement or manner
refined taste; tact
something considered choice to eat
dainty (adjective) delicacy (adjective)
delicately beautiful
excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
especially pleasing to the taste
Difference between dainty and delicacy

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