Meaning
tact, gentleness
- consideration and tact in dealing with others
- the quality of being gentle, frail, or finely made
In a sentence
Ha spiegato la situazione difficile con grande delicatezza.
She explained the difficult situation with great tact.
Tratta quei bicchieri di cristallo con molta delicatezza.
Handle those crystal glasses with great care.
Non ha mostrato alcuna delicatezza nei confronti dei colleghi.
He didn't show any sensitivity towards his colleagues.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| delicatezza | feminine · singular |
| delicatezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'delicato' using the suffix '-ezza'.
- Often refers to social sensitivity and emotional tact.