dainty
word
Definition
Something that is small, delicate, and pretty, especially in a graceful or elegant way. 'Dainty' can describe objects, food, or even people's movements and appearance.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary; rarely used in everyday speech except for food or when describing something charmingly small and delicate. Common with 'dainty pastries,' 'dainty hands,' or 'dainty steps.' Can sound old-fashioned or playful.
Spanish: delicado - fino - elegantePortuguese (BR): delicado - fino - elegantePortuguese (PT): delicado - fino - eleganteChinese (Simplified): 精致的 - 娇小的Chinese (Traditional): 精緻的 - 嬌小的Hindi: नाज़ुक - सुंदरArabic: رقيق - أنيقBengali: সুকোমল - সুন্দরভাবে ছোট - নাজুক (বিশেষভাবে ছোট এবং সুন্দর)Russian: изящный - аккуратный - изысканныйJapanese: 繊細な - かわいらしいVietnamese: xinh xắn - thanh tú - nhỏ nhắnKorean: 섬세한 - 앙증맞은 - 고운Turkish: zarif - narin - inceUrdu: نفیس - نازک - لطیف (حسین انداز میں چھوٹا اور خوبصورت)Indonesian: imut - anggun - mungil
Example Sentences
The bakery sells dainty cakes and cookies.
basic
Her movements were slow and dainty.
basic
Look at those dainty little shoes!
natural
She nibbled on a dainty pastry at the café.
natural
He always gives a dainty wave to say goodbye.
natural
She picked up the teacup with dainty fingers.
basic