dainty

Meanings

• adjective

  Delicately or finely made or done.

  - "The dainty porcelain figurines were carefully crafted."
  - "She wore a dainty lace dress to the formal dinner."

• adjective

  Small and neat in appearance.

  - "The dainty mouse nibbled on the cheese."
  - "He had a dainty little garden in his backyard."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdeɪnti/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

neat , petite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dainty
fainty , rainy , painty , maintainty

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Variants

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dainties , dainty , daintier , daintiest , daintily , daintiness , daintinesses

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Etymology

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Old French 'dainier' meaning 'to make fine or delicate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dainty' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The smallest bird in the world, the bee hummingbird, is sometimes referred to as a dainty bird due to its small size and delicate appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. delicacy: Refers to something that is delicate and requires careful handling. Dainty and delicacy share the meaning of being delicate, but delicacy often implies a need for care in handling.

2. grace: A quality of beauty, elegance, and poise. Dainty objects and actions can convey a sense of grace and refinement.

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Culture

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The term 'dainty' is often used in literature to describe delicate and beautiful objects or situations. In art, dainty details are used to add charm and elegance. In music, dainty melodies are light and graceful.

How to Memorize "dainty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a delicate porcelain teacup or a small, intricately designed flower. These images can help you remember the meaning of 'dainty'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dainty' with the idea of something delicate and beautiful. This can help you remember the meaning when you encounter the word in context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Delicate and Dainty' to remember the meaning of the word.

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