Synonyms & Antonyms : Delicacy





Delicacy



( Noun )


Everyone admired the delicacy of her features.

Synonyms:

Smoothness

Softness

Nicety

Elegance

Refinement

Slenderness

Lightness

Contextual Examples:

Reflection of light depends upon the smoothness of the surface.

Some of the metals have extraordinary softness.

The picture frame and modern furniture have added to the elegance of the room.

The parents were very happy to see trends of refinement in the behavior of their spoiled son.

He was aware of the slenderness of chances of success, yet his lightness.



Antonyms:

Roughness

Hardness

Robustness

Crudeness

Heaviness

Contextual Examples:

The roughness of this cloth is in contrast to the softness of the nylon fabric.

The hardness of the Indian farmer is now bringing good results, thanks to the improved provision of irrigation facilities.

Dara Singh has become world Champion in wrestling, thanks to his robustness.




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