Dainty (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Delicately beautiful; "a dainty teacup"; "an exquisite cameo".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ballerina's dainty movements across the stage were a joy to behold.
- Her grandmother's antique music box was a dainty thing, with intricate carvings and a soft, melodious tune.
- The dainty fingers of the artist were perfectly suited to the delicate work of restoring the ancient fresco.
- The exquisite porcelain doll was a dainty creation, with delicate features and a intricate lace gown.
- The florist arranged the dainty wildflowers in a delicate pattern, creating a breathtakingly beautiful bouquet.
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Meaning 2
Excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Especially pleasing to the taste; "a dainty dish to set before a kind".
Classification
All adjective clusters.