dainty

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun something considered choice to eat
  2. adjective affectedly dainty or refined
  3. adjective delicately beautiful

Etymology

From Middle English deynte (as noun), from Old French deintié, from Latin dignitātem. Doublet of dignity.

In classic literature

Synonyms

delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat

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