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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
- something 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
Derived Forms
- ˈ岹Գپ, adverb
- ˈ岹ԳپԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 岹·پ· adverb
- 岹·پ·Ա noun
- o·ver·岹·پ·Ա noun
- ··岹·ٲ adjective
- ··岹·ٲ adjective
- un·岹·پ·Ա noun
- ܲ·岹·ٲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dainty1
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Example Sentences
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.
But she always raises her exceptionally dainty feet for her sergeant to slip on the paper booties at a crime scene — and never fails to check on the welfare of those left behind.
The creature lifts its head, nearly dainty in scale, and contentedly gnaws a mouthful of ferns.
Still tethered around her neck is a dainty gold chain with the name of her fourth studio album, “Encuentros,” released Oct.
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