dainty
/ˈdeɪnti/
noun
- 1
A delicacy (in taste).
- 2
Esteem, honour.
- 3
(Prairies and northwestern Ontario) A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, typically homemade, served at a social event (usually plural).
- 4
An affectionate term of address.
adjective
- 1
Excellent; valuable, fine.
- 2
Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
- 3
Fastidious and fussy, especially when eating.
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