Definition of danity
1. dainty [ a ] affectedly dainty or refined
Used in print:(Tristram Coffin, Not to the Swift....)
He thought how this dainty , fragile older woman threading her way through the streets of Westminster on a day in June , enjoying the flowers in the shops , the greetings from old friends , but never really drawing a deep , passionate breath , was so like himself .
Synonyms mincing dainty prim twee niminy-piminy Related Terms refined2. dainty [ a ] of delicate composition and artistry
Examples:
"a dainty teacup"
"an exquisite cameo"
(Frieda Arkin, "The Light of the Sea," in The...)
She turned and walked stiffly into the parlor to the dainty legged escritoire , warped and cracked now from fifty years in an atmosphere of sea_spray .
Synonyms dainty fine exquisite Related Terms delicate3. dainty [ a ] especially pleasing to the taste
Examples:
"a dainty dish to set before a kind"
"a tasty morsel"
4. dainty [ a ] excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
Examples:
"too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"
"so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow"
5. dainty [ n ] something considered choice to eat
Synonyms delicacy kickshaw goody treat dainty Related Terms nutriment gelatin choice_morsel sweet ambrosia savory marrow regaleSimilar Spelling
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