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Definition of danity

"danity" is probably misspelled. Trying dainty instead Definition of dainty

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 refined

2. dainty [ a ] of delicate composition and artistry
Examples: "a dainty teacup" "an exquisite cameo"

Used in print:

(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 delicate

3. dainty [ a ] especially pleasing to the taste
Examples: "a dainty dish to set before a kind" "a tasty morsel"

Synonyms tasty dainty Related Terms tasteful

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"

Synonyms nice overnice prissy squeamish dainty Related Terms fastidious

5. dainty [ n ] something considered choice to eat

Synonyms delicacy kickshaw goody treat dainty Related Terms nutriment gelatin choice_morsel sweet ambrosia savory marrow regale

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