dainty
Translation
dainty, delicate, elegant, pretty
Examples
She has dainty hands.
She has dainty hands.
He took a dainty bite of the cake.
He took a dainty bite of the cake.
Grammar Patterns
dainty + ((noun)) delicately small and pretty She has dainty hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delicate, elegant, exquisite; Antonyms: clumsy, coarse, rough
Etymology
From Old French 'deintie' (pleasure, delicacy), from Latin 'dignitas' (worth, dignity).
Memory Tips
'Dainty' sounds a bit like 'dignity,' suggesting something refined and elegant.