Daintiness and Roughness

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Daintiness noun - The state or quality of having a delicate structure.

Usage example: we were less impressed by the daintiness of the etching on the crystal vase than by the heftiness of its price

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Roughness is an antonym for daintiness.

Nearby Words: dainty, daintily

Roughness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

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Daintiness is an antonym for roughness.

Nearby Words: rough, roughen, roughing

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