n.
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: dain · ti · er ; -est
Date: 14th century
1 a : tasting good : TASTY b : attractively prepared and served
2 : marked by delicate or diminutive beauty, form, or grace < dainty teacups>
3 obsolete : CHARY , RELUCTANT
4 a : marked by fastidious discrimination or finicky taste b : showing avoidance of anything rough
synonyms see CHOICE
– dain · ti · ly \ ' d ā n-t ə -l ē \ adverb
– dain · ti · ness \ ' d ā n-t ē -n ə s \ noun