Dainty
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪntiː/
Dainty (adjective)
- small, pretty, and delicate in appearance or style.
- done with care and gentleness, often to avoid damage.
- being very selective or particular about what you eat.
Examples
- The dainty flowers decorated the table beautifully.
- She wore a dainty bracelet on her wrist.
Common collocations: dainty lace, dainty features, dainty movements, dainty handling, dainty eater
Dainty (noun)
- a small, delicious piece of food, often sweet.
Examples
- She offered a dainty to each guest after dinner.
- The bakery is known for its delicious dainties.