noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The characteristic of being dainty. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance wordnet
3. 3
   A dainty behaviour or gesture. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

acquired tasteairinessamiable weaknessappreciation of excellenceascentasepsis

Etymology

From dainty + -ness.

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