dainty
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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
Inside, dainty horse figurines painted in pastels peek out from nooks and crannies.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025
To some, they conjure ideas of haute cuisine fuss — dainty smears, baby food textures, or unnecessary embellishment.
From Salon • May 16, 2025
He leads us past dainty tables, like white iron lace, each holding a small vase of carnations.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
Vocabulary lists containing dainty
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