dainty

¹dain·ty

noun \ˈdān-tē\

plural dain·ties

Definition of DAINTY

1

a : something delicious to the taste b : something choice or pleasing

2

obsolete : fastidiousness

Examples of DAINTY

1. <the widow plied her suitor with dainties and endless glasses of sherry>

Origin of DAINTY

Middle English deinte high esteem, delight, from Anglo-French deinté, from Latin dignitat-, dignitas dignity, worth

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DAINTY

Synonyms: bit, cate [archaic], delicacy, delectable, goody (or goodie), kickshaw, tidbit (also titbit), treat, viand

Related Words: morsel; candy, dessert, junket, sweet, sweetmeat

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