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Definition dainty in British English

dainty adjective

adjective
/ˈdeɪnti/
1

small and attractive in a delicate way

Example

dainty china cups

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2

a dainty movement or action is small and graceful

Example

Mary took dainty bites from the sandwich.

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Definition dainty in British English