Synonyms for Dainty

Definition of dainty

adjective
  1. affectedly dainty or refined
  2. delicately beautiful; "a dainty teacup"; "an exquisite cameo"
  3. especially pleasing to the taste; "a dainty dish to set before a kind"

18 synonyms found

Writing tips for "dainty"

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"Dainty" in song lyrics

See how dainty is used in real songs:

  • "Every now and then a nut feels a bit dainty"
    Spice-1 and The Click — Why You Wanna Funk?
  • "affectedly dainty"
    AOL — AOL
  • "kenzie shoes dainty"
    AOL — AOL

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