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delicacy vs elegance

elegance vs delicacy

delicacy and elegance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delicacy Yes No No No
elegance Yes No No No
As nouns, elegance is a hypernym of delicacy; that is, elegance is a word with a broader meaning than delicacy:
  • delicacy: the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
  • elegance: a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
delicacy (noun) elegance (noun)
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
subtly skillful handling of a situation a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics)
lack of physical strength
slenderness
lightness in movement or manner
refined taste; tact
something considered choice to eat
Difference between delicacy and elegance

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