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delicacy vs littleness

littleness vs delicacy

delicacy and littleness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delicacy Yes No No No
littleness Yes No No No
As nouns, littleness is a hypernym of delicacy; that is, littleness is a word with a broader meaning than delicacy:
  • delicacy: slenderness
  • littleness: the property of having a relatively small size
Other hypernyms of delicacy include smallness.
delicacy (noun) littleness (noun)
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance the property of having a relatively small size
subtly skillful handling of a situation lack of generosity in trifling matters
lack of physical strength the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
slenderness
lightness in movement or manner
refined taste; tact
something considered choice to eat
Difference between delicacy and littleness

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