dainty
Small, pretty and delicate.
dainty in a sentence
- The dainty teacup was so small and fine that Gran only used it on special days.
- The ballerina took dainty little steps across the stage, as light and delicate as a bird.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to dainty?
- Arough
- Bdelicate
- Cheavy
- Dclumsy
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B: delicate. The other three mean the opposite of dainty.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to dainty?
- Apretty
- Bdelicate
- Cclumsy
- Dpetite
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C: clumsy. The other three mean nearly the same as dainty.
Words that mean something similar
delicate, petite, pretty
Words that mean the opposite
clumsy, heavy, rough
More words about appearance & looks
- decrepit: Old and falling apart because of age or heavy use.
- delectable: So delicious that you want more of it.
- delicate: So fine or soft that it can easily be broken or hurt.
- dishevelled: Very untidy, with messy hair or clothes.
- distinct: Clearly different, or easy to see, hear or notice.
- divine: Belonging to a god, or so wonderful that it seems heavenly.
- drab: Dull, plain and without colour.
- elaborate: Full of careful detail, with lots of parts.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test