dainty
Example Sentences
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It’s possible the blaze incinerated the dainty purple-and-white flowers before they could drop seeds this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
This statue yassifies Trump, sucking out his buccal fat, virilizing his features, carefully excising all of the dainty feyness that, whether he likes it or not, is crucial to capturing the unique Trump disposition.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Spaced closely in the footwell, three dainty foot pedals make it possible for drivers to push the gas pedal with the side of the right foot while holding down the brake pedal and clutching—heel-and-toe downshifting.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
"It's crazy as our websites are completely different. I sell sterling silver, dainty pieces and engagement jewellery," she said.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
The long fine nose, the dainty flare of the nostrils—there was something masklike and carved about the face, and very still.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing dainty
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
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