Daintiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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daintiness

 

[ หˆdeษชnti.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being delicate

Daintiness refers to the quality of being delicate, exquisite, or refined. It often implies a sense of elegance and tastefulness in appearance or behavior.

Synonyms

delicacy, elegance, refinement

Examples of usage

  • Her daintiness in choosing her words impressed everyone at the meeting.
  • The daintiness of the lace on her dress added a touch of sophistication to her outfit.
Context #2 | Noun

small and pretty

Daintiness can also refer to something that is small and pretty, often used to describe intricate details or fine craftsmanship.

Synonyms

gracefulness, petiteness, prettiness

Examples of usage

  • The daintiness of the tiny flowers in her garden was breathtaking.
  • The daintiness of the porcelain tea set made it a cherished family heirloom.

Translations

Translations of the word "daintiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delicadeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคœเคผเฅเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zartheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelembutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ะพะฝั‡ะตะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ delikatnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ„ช็พŽใ• (yลซbisa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlicatesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delicadeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zerafet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์•„ํ•จ (uahamn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚ุฉ (riqqa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jemnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jemnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ˜้›… (yลuyวŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญnleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝำ™ะทั–ะบั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ‘แƒ (nazoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ incษ™lik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delicadeza

Word origin

The word "daintiness" originated from the Middle English word "deinte" which meant 'pleasure, delight, or elegance'. Over time, it evolved to describe the quality of being delicate or small and pretty. The concept of daintiness has been associated with notions of refinement and elegance throughout history, often used to praise intricate craftsmanship or tasteful behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,742, 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.