| 单词 | dainty |
| 释义 | dainty —daintily, adv. —daintiness, n. /dayn"tee/, adj., daintier, daintiest, n. , pl. dainties. adj. 1. of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief. 2. pleasing to the taste and, often, temptingly served or delicate; delicious: dainty pastries. 3. of delicate discrimination or taste; particular; fastidious: a dainty eater. 4. overly particular; finicky. n. 5. something delicious to the taste; a delicacy. [1175-1225; ME deinte worthiness, happiness, delicacy < AF (OF deint(i)e) < L dignitat- (s. of dignitas); see DIGNITY] Syn. 1. fine. See delicate. 2. tender, delectable. 3. See particular. 4. overnice. 5. tidbit, sweetmeat. |
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