delicacy vs dainty

delicacy and dainty both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
delicacy	Yes	No	No	No
dainty	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, delicacy and dainty are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of delicacy include goody, kickshaw, treat.

delicacy (noun)	dainty (noun)
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance	something considered choice to eat
subtly skillful handling of a situation
lack of physical strength
slenderness
lightness in movement or manner
refined taste; tact
something considered choice to eat

delicacy (adjective)	dainty (adjective)
	delicately beautiful
	excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
	especially pleasing to the taste