DAINTY

I. noun (plural dainties) Etymology: Middle English deinte high esteem, delight, from Anglo-French deinté, from Latin dignitat-, dignitas dignity, worth Date: 14th century 1. something delicious to the taste, something choice or pleasing, fastidiousness, II. adjective (daintier; -est) Date: 14th century 1. tasting good ; tasty , attractively prepared and served, marked by delicate or diminutive beauty, form, or grace , chary , reluctant , 4. marked by fastidious discrimination or finicky taste, showing avoidance of anything rough, see: choice daintily adverb daintiness noun