Intermediate Food & Eating

Delicacy

/ˈdelɪkəsi/ noun

Meaning

A rare or luxurious food item, often considered a special treat.

हिंदी मेंएक दुर्लभ या शानदार खाद्य वस्तु, जिसे अक्सर एक विशेष उपहार माना जाता है।

Example Sentences

“Truffles are considered a delicacy.”

ट्रफल्स को एक स्वादिष्ट व्यंजन माना जाता है।

“This region is famous for its local delicacy.”

यह क्षेत्र अपने स्थानीय स्वादिष्ट व्यंजन के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।

⚠ Common Mistake

"Delicacy" also has an unrelated sense meaning "fineness or fragility" — context tells you which meaning is intended.

Good to Know

Synonyms
speciality, treat
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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