dainty

Example Sentences

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The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a climate-focused investor alliance, used this dainty phrase when it relaunched this week without mentioning its original goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But she always raises her exceptionally dainty feet for her sergeant to slip on the paper booties at a crime scene — and never fails to check on the welfare of those left behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

Foods like salad and Jell-O were seen as dainty and understood to be women's cuisine.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

"There's nothing wrong with playing feminine and dainty roles if they're written very well. I think the first question is always if the writing is good, and if there's more than one dimension to them."

From BBC • May 29, 2024

My hands and feet were also far from being feminine and dainty.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou