dainty
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdeɪnti/
dainty means: Small, pretty, and delicate.
adjective
SMALL AND DELICATEC1
Small, pretty, and delicate.
- She wore a dainty necklace.
- Tiny flowers decorated the dainty cups.
- He served dainty sandwiches on a silver tray.
Questions about dainty
What does dainty mean?
Small, pretty, and delicate.
What is dainty in other languages?
Türkçe: zarif · Español: delicado · Français: délicat · Deutsch: zierlich · Italiano: delicato · 日本語: 華奢な
How do you pronounce dainty?
It is pronounced /ˈdeɪnti/.
How do you use dainty in a sentence?
She wore a dainty necklace. Tiny flowers decorated the dainty cups.
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