Dainty ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Dainty ( adjective )

1. Delicate; fine; pretty; elegant.
2. Fastidious; fussy; choosy; particular.

Origin:

From the middle english word deinte, meaning "graceful" or "delicate".

Examples:

1. She had a dainty figure and a delicate face.
2. The dress was a dainty creation of lace and satin.
3. He had a dainty appetite and would only eat a few bites of food.
4. The tea set was dainty and ornate, with gold trim and fine china.
5. She had a dainty taste in fashion and only wore designer clothes.

(As a noun)

Dainty ( noun )

1. Delicate; fine; pretty; elegant.
2. Fastidious; fussy; choosy; particular.

Origin:

From the middle english word deinte, meaning "graceful" or "delicate".

Examples:

1. She had a dainty figure and a delicate face.
2. The dress was a dainty creation of lace and satin.
3. He had a dainty appetite and would only eat a few bites of food.
4. The tea set was dainty and ornate, with gold trim and fine china.
5. She had a dainty taste in fashion and only wore designer clothes.