Results for dainty

Definitions of dainty:

part of speech: noun

Daintiness.

part of speech: noun

Something nice to the taste; a delicacy.

part of speech: adjective

Pleasant to the palate: delicate: fastidious.

part of speech: noun

That which is dainty, a delicacy.

part of speech: noun

Something choice or delicious.

part of speech: adjective

Pleasing to the taste; delicious; delicate; effeminately beautiful; affectedly particular as to food.

part of speech: adjective

Delicious; delicate; sensitive; choice; fastidious; charming.

part of speech: adverb

Daintily.

Usage examples for dainty:

• Our Ruth is a bit dainty and should have had time to think over such matters. "Norston's Rest", Ann S. Stephens

• She was, ordinarily, a slender, dainty little lady rather tall for her age. "The Children's Book of Christmas Stories", Various