dainty

/dˈeɪnti/

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite
affectedly dainty or refined
Adjective Satellite
delicately beautiful; "a dainty teacup"; "an exquisite cameo"
Adjective Satellite
especially pleasing to the taste; "a dainty dish to set before a kind";
Adjective Satellite
excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow"
Noun
something considered choice to eat