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delicacy vs spirit

spirit vs delicacy

delicacy and spirit both are nouns.

delicacy is not a verb while spirit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delicacy Yes No No No
spirit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spirit is a hypernym of delicacy; that is, spirit is a word with a broader meaning than delicacy:
  • delicacy: lightness in movement or manner
  • spirit: animation and energy in action or expression
Other hypernyms of delicacy include life, liveliness, sprightliness.
delicacy (noun) spirit (noun)
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
subtly skillful handling of a situation animation and energy in action or expression
lack of physical strength an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
slenderness the intended meaning of a communication
lightness in movement or manner any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
refined taste; tact the vital principle or animating force within living things
something considered choice to eat the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
delicacy (verb) spirit (verb)
infuse with spirit
Difference between delicacy and spirit

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