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- [deyn-tee]
- /ˈdeɪn ti/
- /ˈdeɪntɪnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [deyn-tee]
- /ˈdeɪn ti/
Definitions of daintiness word
- adjective daintiness of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief. 1
- adjective daintiness pleasing to the taste and, often, temptingly served or delicate; delicious: dainty pastries. 1
- adjective daintiness of delicate discrimination or taste; particular; fastidious: a dainty eater. 1
- adjective daintiness overly particular; finicky. 1
- noun plural daintiness something delicious to the taste; a delicacy. 1
- noun daintiness The characteristic of being dainty. 1
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Origin of daintiness
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English deinte worthiness, happiness, delicacy < Anglo-French (Old French deint(i)e) < Latin dignitāt- (stem of dignitās); see dignity
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Parts of speech for Daintiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
daintiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
daintiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for daintiness
noun daintiness
- defect — A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.
- failing — Slang. an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance: Their app update is a massive fail. the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way: His online post is full of fail. a person who fails in this way.
- imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
- foible — a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect: an all-too-human foible.
- deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
Antonyms for daintiness
noun daintiness
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- soundness — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
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