1. Affectedly effeminate or refined; SYN. mincing, niminy-piminy, prim, twee.
2. Especially pleasing to the taste; SYN. tasty.
3. Excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; SYN. nice, overnice, prissy, squeamish.
4. Of delicate composition and artistry; SYN. exquisite, fine.
Množina: dainties
ETYM Old Eng. deinie, dainte, deintie, deyntee, Old Fren. deintié delicacy, orig., dignity, honor, from Latin dignitas, from dignus worthy. Related to Deign, Dignity.
Something considered choice to eat; SYN. delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat.