Daintier: meaning, definitions and examples

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daintier

 

[ ˈdeɪntiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

characteristics, appearance

Daintier refers to something that is delicately pretty or elegant in appearance. It often relates to items that possess a sense of grace and lightness, making them seem charming and attractive. The term can describe both objects and people, especially when emphasizing a refined or dainty quality. It's a comparative form of the adjective 'dainty,' which means that something is even more delicate or refined than what would be considered dainty.

Synonyms

delicater, finer, more exquisite

Examples of usage

  • She wore a daintier dress than her friends.
  • The sculpture was crafted with daintier details.
  • He had a daintier hand than most bakers.

Translations

Translations of the word "daintier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais delicado

🇮🇳 ध्यान देने योग्य

🇩🇪 feiner

🇮🇩 lebih halus

🇺🇦 витонченіший

🇵🇱 delikatniejszy

🇯🇵 より繊細な

🇫🇷 plus délicat

🇪🇸 más delicado

🇹🇷 daha nazik

🇰🇷 더 섬세한

🇸🇦 أكثر دقة

🇨🇿 jemnější

🇸🇰 jemnejší

🇨🇳 更精致的

🇸🇮 bol nežen

🇮🇸 fínni

🇰🇿 жұқа

🇬🇪 მეტად ნაზი

🇦🇿 daha zərif

🇲🇽 más delicado

Etymology

The word 'dainty' comes from the Middle French term 'daintie,' which signifies something pleasant, delightful, or exquisite. It is derived further from the Latin 'dignitas,' meaning dignity or worthiness. The transition into English retained much of the aesthetic connotation, which centers around grace and beauty. As the language evolved, the comparative form 'daintier' emerged to describe an even more delicate quality. Its use has gradually expanded from exclusively describing physical attributes to also encompass qualities of behavior and manners that are seen as refined and charming. The evolution of 'dainty' and its comparative form mirrors societal changes in appreciating elegance and delicateness in culture and art.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,442, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.