adj. 1 delicate, graceful, fine, elegant, exquisite, neat The value lies in this dainty border painted round the edge of the cup 2 fastidious, sensitive, squeamish, finicky or finical, over-nice, overrefined, genteel, mincing He seems somewhat dainty in his choice of words 3 choice, delicious, delectable, tasty, appetizing, palatable, toothsome They were given a few dainty morsels to nibble while waiting
n. 4 delicacy, sweetmeat, treat, comfit, titbit or US tidbit, morsel A plate of dainties was placed beside the bed each night