Collocations for delicacy - noun
1. rare and expensive type of food
ADJ.
great | exotic, rare | local
Have you tried any of the local delicacies?
Have you tried any of the local delicacies?
VERB + DELICACY
be considered
The eggs of this bird are considered a great delicacy.
The eggs of this bird are considered a great delicacy.
sample, try
2. care and sensitivity/requiring care and sensitivity
ADJ.
extreme, great, utmost
He handled the situation with extreme delicacy.
He handled the situation with extreme delicacy.
PREP.
with ~
These objects are very old and should be treated with great delicacy.
These objects are very old and should be treated with great delicacy.
PHRASES
a matter of (some) delicacy
3. lightness and gentleness
ADJ.
exquisite
the exquisite delicacy of the embroidery
the exquisite delicacy of the embroidery