dainty

🇬🇧 UK/'deinti/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Delicately small and pretty; fastidious or fussy, especially about food.

精致的,秀美的;挑剔的,讲究的

n.

A small, delicious treat or delicacy.

美味,精美小食

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
daintyother
=dainty

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She served dainty tea cakes and pastries at the party.

  • 2.

    He is dainty about his food and won't eat anything messy.

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