dainty - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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delicately small and pretty

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a dainty lace handkerchief

the china cup seemed too dainty in his large hands

(adjective)

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fastidious, especially concerning food

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a dainty appetite

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(noun)

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something good to eat; a delicacy

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home-made breads, jams, and dainties

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