单词 | dainty |
释义 | dainty1 of 2noun dain·ty ˈdān-tē plural dainties 1 a : something delicious to the taste a London dainty—a pyramid of jelly b : something choice or pleasing 2 obsolete : fastidiousness dainty 2 of 2adjective daintier; daintiest 1 a : tasting good : tasty dainty morsels b : attractively prepared and served dainty sandwiches on silver trays 2 : marked by delicate or diminutive beauty, form, or grace dainty teacups took a dainty sip 3 obsolete : chary, reluctant … let us not be dainty of leave-taking … 4 a : marked by fastidious discrimination or finicky taste b : showing avoidance of anything rough gentry too dainty to risk blisters on their hands daintily ˈdān-tə-lē adverb daintiness ˈdān-tē-nəs noun dainty 1 of 2 adjective1 as in delicate hard to please you can't afford to be dainty about food when you're starving Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in elegant having qualities that appeal to a refined taste the dainty hors d'oeuvres were delicious, but not terribly filling Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in exquisite satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness a set of dainty teacups that would be perfect for an elderly lady Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in delicious very pleasing to the sense of taste the sort of dainty finger foods that might be served at afternoon tea Synonyms & Similar Words
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dainty 2 of 2nounas in treat something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury the widow plied her suitor with dainties and endless glasses of sherry Synonyms & Similar Words
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