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victuals vs delicacy

delicacy vs victuals

victuals and delicacy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
victuals Yes No No No
delicacy Yes No No No
As nouns, delicacy is a hyponym of victuals; that is, delicacy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than victuals:
  • victuals: a source of materials to nourish the body
  • delicacy: something considered choice to eat
victuals (noun) delicacy (noun)
any substance that can be used as food the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
a source of materials to nourish the body subtly skillful handling of a situation
a stock or supply of foods lack of physical strength
slenderness
lightness in movement or manner
refined taste; tact
something considered choice to eat
Difference between victuals and delicacy

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