Definitions
adj. small, delicate, and attractive
小巧精致的
adj. showing delicate or careful movements and manners
文雅的；小心翼翼的
Example
She served the tea in dainty porcelain cups.
她用小巧精致的瓷杯端上了茶。
The exhibition features dainty ornaments that demonstrate the remarkable precision achieved by traditional craft workers.
展览展出了小巧精美的饰品，体现出传统手工艺人令人赞叹的精湛技艺。
Collocations
- dainty jewellery
- dainty cups
- dainty bites
Word family
- daintily (adv.)
- daintiness (n.)
Synonyms
- delicate
- exquisite
Antonyms
- clumsy
Usage tip
常形容杯具、首饰等小而精致，不泛指高档。
FAQ
- What does dainty mean?
- small, delicate, and attractive showing delicate or careful movements and manners
- How is dainty pronounced?
- UK /ˈdeɪnti/, US /ˈdeɪnti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
