English Dictionary

dainty

/ˈdeɪnti/

noun

A delicacy (in taste). / (obsolete) Esteem, honour. / (Canadian prairies, Northwestern Ontario, usually in the plural) A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, frequently homemade, served at a social event.

She enjoyed the dainty served at the fancy restaurant.

意味（1）

A delicacy (in taste).

[…]my case was deplorable enough, yet I had great cause for thankfulness that I was not driven to any extremities for food, but had rather plenty, even to dainties.

意味（2）

(obsolete) Esteem, honour.

意味（3）

(Canadian prairies, Northwestern Ontario, usually in the plural) A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, frequently homemade, served at a social event.

意味（4）

(obsolete) An affectionate term of address.

I am not eager at forbidden dainties