dainty

Speech parts

1. dainty - Noun

2. dainty - Adjective

4. dainty - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

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

Synonyms

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

unreal poor male bad lot ordinary
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Hypernyms

alimentation nutrition sustenance nourishment aliment nutriment

Hyponyms

ambrosia bone marrow sweet gelatin marrow jelly

Phrases with the word

dainty flower dainty plant dainty lingerie dainty owl dainty nature dainty gemstone

Derivatives

dainties daintier daintiest

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

Daintith Dainton daintrel dainty flower dainty gemstone dainty lingerie