Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Dainty

• (n.) Value; estimation; the gratification or pleasure taken in anything.
• (n.) That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.
• (n.) A term of fondness.
• (superl.) Rare; valuable; costly.
• (superl.) Delicious to the palate; toothsome.
• (superl.) Nice; delicate; elegant, in form, manner, or breeding; well-formed; neat; tender.
• (superl.) Requiring dainties. Hence: Overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.

Synonyms of Dainty

• Delicacy
• Goody
• Kickshaw
• Treat
• Mincing
• Niminy-Piminy
• Prim
• Twee
• Exquisite
• Nice
• Overnice
• Prissy
• Squeamish

Antonyms of Dainty

Homophones of Dainty