dainty

• Beschreibt etwas zierlich Kleines, Hübsches oder Sorgfältig-Ausgeführtes; auch für feine, empfindliche oder wählerische Wesen.

Describes something that is delicately small, pretty, or neat.

1. Delicately small and prettyB2formal

   Having a small, delicate, and attractive appearance.

   Zierlich und hübsch

   • She wore a dainty necklace with a tiny pearl.
   • The dainty flowers bloomed in the spring garden.
   • He admired her dainty handwriting on the note.

   Synonymedelicateelegantexquisitefinegracefulneatpetitepretty

   Antonymeawkwardclumsycoarsegracelessungainly

2. Fastidious or refinedC1formal

   Showing refined taste or being particular about food, manners, or appearance.

   Wählerisch

   • She was a dainty eater, taking small bites.
   • His dainty manners impressed the guests at the dinner party.
   • The cat was dainty about which fish it would eat.

   Synonymedelicatediscriminatingelegantfastidiousfussyniceparticularrefinedscrupuloustasteful

   Antonymeboorishcoarsecrudegrossindelicateuncouthvulgar

• Substantiv für eine kleine, feine und oft kunstvoll angerichtete Speise, besonders eine süße oder herzhafte Leckerei; auch ein besonderer Leckerbissen.

A noun referring to a small, delicate, and often fancy food item, especially a sweet or savory treat.

1. Small, delicate food itemB2formal

   A small, choice, and often sweet food item, such as a cake or candy.

   Leckerbissen

   • The table was covered with dainties for the afternoon tea.
   • She offered her guests a selection of dainties.
   • The bakery specializes in French dainties.

   Synonymebonbondelicacymorselsweetmeattidbittreat