dainty

Speech parts

1. dainty - Noun

2. dainty - Adjective

4. dainty - Adjective Satellite

Value; estimation; the gratification or pleasure taken in anything.

That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.

A term of fondness.

Rare; valuable; costly.

Delicious to the palate; toothsome.

Nice; delicate; elegant, in form, manner, or breeding; well-formed; neat; tender.

Requiring dainties. Hence: Overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.

Source: Webster's dictionary

delicacy goody prissy treat nice exquisite neat petite squeamish kickshaw overnice danish ambrosia lacy prim

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unreal poor male bad lot ordinary

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ambrosia bone marrow sweet gelatin marrow jelly

dainties daintier daintiest

a dainty teacup Source: Internet

an exquisite cameo Source: Internet

too nice about his food to take to camp cooking Source: Internet

so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow Source: Internet

a dainty dish to set before a kind Source: Internet

A dainty sniff from somewhere above the glass will tell you nothing. Source: Internet