Daintiness

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪntinəs/

Definitions of daintiness

noun the quality of being delicately small and pretty

Example Sentences

A1 She admired the daintiness of the delicate teacup.

A2 The daintiness of the flower arrangement added a touch of elegance to the room.

B1 The daintiness of the lace trim on her dress gave it a feminine touch.

B2 The daintiness of her handwriting made it difficult to read.

C1 The daintiness of the chef's plating was exquisite, elevating the dining experience.

C2 Her daintiness in handling delicate fabrics showed her expertise in fashion design.

Examples of daintiness in a Sentence

formal The daintiness of the porcelain tea set added an elegant touch to the afternoon tea party.

informal She admired the daintiness of the delicate lace trim on her new dress.

slang I can't get over the daintiness of these mini cupcakes - they're so cute!

figurative Her words were delivered with such daintiness, despite the harsh message they conveyed.

Grammatical Forms of daintiness

• plural: daintinesses
• comparative: more dainty
• superlative: most dainty
• present tense: is dainty
• future tense: will be dainty
• perfect tense: has been dainty
• continuous tense: is being dainty
• singular: daintiness
• positive degree: dainty
• infinitive: to be dainty
• gerund: daintinessing
• participle: dainty

Origin and Evolution of daintiness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'daintiness' originated from the Middle English word 'deinte', which came from the Old French word 'deintie', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'dignitas' meaning worthiness or excellence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'daintiness' shifted from worthiness or excellence to delicacy or refinement, particularly in relation to food or appearance.