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Collocations for delicacy - noun

1. rare and expensive type of food

ADJECTIVE

great
exotic, rare
expensive
local
Have you tried any of the local delicacies?

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VERB + delicacy

be considered
The eggs of this bird are considered a great delicacy.
sample, try

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2. care and sensitivity/requiring care and sensitivity

ADJECTIVE

extreme, great, utmost
He handled the situation with extreme delicacy.

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PREPOSITION

with delicacy
These objects are very old and should be treated with great delicacy.

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PHRASES

a matter of (some) delicacy

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3. lightness and gentleness

ADJECTIVE

exquisite
the exquisite delicacy of the embroidery

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