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Meaning of dainty

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dainty

Pronunciation:/ˈdeɪnti//ˈdeɪnti/

noun

Definitions

  1. A delicacy (in taste).

  2. Esteem, honour.

  3. (Prairies and northwestern Ontario) A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, typically homemade, served at a social event (usually plural).

  4. An affectionate term of address.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Excellent; valuable, fine.

  2. Elegant; delicately small and pretty.

  3. Fastidious and fussy, especially when eating.