Dainty

n.

Value; estimation; the gratification or pleasure taken in anything.

n.

That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.

n.

A term of fondness.

superl.

Rare; valuable; costly.

superl.

Delicious to the palate; toothsome.

superl.

Nice; delicate; elegant, in form, manner, or breeding; well-formed; neat; tender.

superl.

Requiring dainties. Hence: Overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.


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