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Dainty
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Meaning
Adj
●
Elegant;
delicately
small and pretty.
●
Fastidious and
fussy
, especially when eating.
●
Excellent;
valuable
, fine.
Noun
●
A
delicacy
(in taste).
●
In Canadian English & Canadian English:
A
fancy
cookie
,
pastry
, or
square
,
frequently
homemade
,
served
at a social event.
●
Esteem, honour.
●
An
affectionate
term
of address.
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Wiktionary
Origin
dainty
English
deintié
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
dignitatem
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Demure
Delicate
Ladylike
Willowy
Cute
Elegant
Charming
Pretty
Lovely
Beautiful
Sparkly
Lithe
Voluptuous
Stylish
Girlish
Shapely
Girly
Sleek
Gorgeous
Womanly
Exquisite
Classy
Chunky
Soft
Feminine
Plump
Spindly
Delightful
Feathery
Curvaceous
Shiny
Waifish
Chic
Colorful
Manly
Stunning
Fluffy
Slim
Adorable
Sexy
Graceful
Curvy
Rustic
Velvety
Butch
Sweet
Silky
Boney
Bright
Colourful
Svelte
Sparkling
Flowery
Masculine
Bold
Vintage
Cozy
Handsome
Luscious
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Rhymes
Dainty
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