- dainty⇄adj. 1. having delicate beauty; fresh and pretty.
Ex. The violet is a dainty spring flower.
(SYN) exquisite.
2a. delicate in tastes and feeling; particular.
Ex. She is dainty about her eating, never spilling or taking big bites. - dainty⇄dainty, adjective, -tier,-tiest,noun, pl.-ties.
- dainty⇄noun 1. something very good to eat; a delicious bit of food.
Ex. Candy and nuts are dainties.
(SYN) delicacy.
2. (Obsolete.) thing esteemed or choice.