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savoury vs delicacy

delicacy vs savoury

savoury and delicacy both are nouns.

savoury is an adjective but delicacy is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
savoury Yes Yes No No
delicacy Yes No No No
As nouns, delicacy is a hypernym of savoury; that is, delicacy is a word with a broader meaning than savoury:
  • savoury: an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
  • delicacy: something considered choice to eat
Other hypernyms of savoury include dainty, goody, kickshaw, treat.
savoury (noun) delicacy (noun)
either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre subtly skillful handling of a situation
lack of physical strength
slenderness
lightness in movement or manner
refined taste; tact
something considered choice to eat
savoury (adjective) delicacy (adjective)
morally wholesome or acceptable
having a pleasant taste
having an agreeably pungent taste
Difference between savoury and delicacy

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