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dainty
[deyn-tee]
adjective
of delicate beauty; exquisite.
a dainty lace handkerchief.
Synonyms:pleasing to the taste and, often, temptingly served or delicate; delicious.
dainty pastries.
Synonyms: , , ,of delicate discrimination or taste; particular.
a dainty eater.
overly particular; finicky; fastidious.
Synonyms:
noun
plural
daintiessomething delicious to the taste; a delicacy.
Synonyms:
dainty
/ ˈɪԳɪ /
adjective
delicate or elegant
a dainty teacup
pleasing to the taste; choice; delicious
a dainty morsel
refined, esp excessively genteel; fastidious
noun
a choice piece of food, esp a small cake or sweet; delicacy
Other Word Forms
- daintily adverb
- daintiness noun
- overdaintiness noun
- overdainty adjective
- superdainty adjective
- undaintiness noun
- undainty adjective
- ˈ岹Գپ adverb
- ˈ岹ԳپԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dainty1
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Example Sentences
“It's unbecoming . . . the way a man's lip purses. The size of the straw is too dainty.”
Tofu has some real bulk, too — it's not a flimsy, dainty thing.
To some, they conjure ideas of haute cuisine fuss — dainty smears, baby food textures, or unnecessary embellishment.
Botox is now injected behind the ears to tilt them forward, creating the illusion of a smaller, daintier face.
With dainty sprouts peaking up through rich soil beds and the overflowing pots of fresh herbs, this season is a delight.
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