Daintiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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daintiness
[ หdeษชnti.nษs ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น delicadeza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคผเฅเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Zartheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kelembutan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัะพะฝัะตะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ delikatnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅช็พใ (yลซbisa)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlicatesse
๐ช๐ธ delicadeza
๐น๐ท zerafet
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ํจ (uahamn)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุฉ (riqqa)
๐จ๐ฟ jemnost
๐ธ๐ฐ jemnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไผ้ (yลuyว)
๐ธ๐ฎ neลพnost
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญnleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝำะทัะบััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ (nazoba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ incษlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ delicadeza
Etymology
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.
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