noun a term of fondness.
2. dainty ·superl rare; valuable; costly.
3. dainty ·superl delicious to the palate; toothsome.
4. dainty ·noun that which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.
5. dainty ·noun value; estimation; the gratification or pleasure taken in anything.
6. dainty ·superl nice; delicate; elegant, in form, manner, or breeding; well-formed; neat; tender.
7. dainty ·superl requiring dainties. hence: overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.