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daintiness

/deyn-tee/US // ˈdeɪn ti //UK // (ˈdeɪntɪ) //

娇弱,娇嫩,娇小玲珑,娇嫩的肌肤

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adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    dain·ti·er, dain·ti·est.

    • : of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
    • : pleasing to the taste and, often, temptingly served or delicate; delicious: dainty pastries.
    • : of delicate discrimination or taste; particular: a dainty eater.
    • : overly particular; finicky; fastidious.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural dain·ties.

    • : something delicious to the taste; a delicacy.

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Examples

  • She had never seen such exquisite daintiness and it daunted her, although she would have died rather than admit it.

  • And no flower of any time can excel it in daintiness, purity, and sweetness.

  • Incidentally, too, we are giving ourselves that exquisite daintiness which is one of a girl's charms.

  • “Why, this might be an up-the-river jaunt,” said Denham, as the appetising daintiness of each article of food revealed itself.

  • Mr. Chase remarks on the delicacy and daintiness of the mouthfuls which these little fish afforded the starving mariners.

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