dainty

Example Sentences

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"It's crazy as our websites are completely different. I sell sterling silver, dainty pieces and engagement jewellery," she said.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

Masks must be worn—not Covid-era mouth and nose coverings but more elaborate versions; if you don’t bring your own you will be provided with a dainty lace eye mask.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Still tethered around her neck is a dainty gold chain with the name of her fourth studio album, “Encuentros,” released Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

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

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

She ate with little dainty nips and wiped her mouth often on her napkin.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck