Dainty and Special

Dainty

Dainty adjective - Having qualities that appeal to a refined taste.
Usage example: the dainty hors d'oeuvres were delicious, but not terribly filling

Special and dainty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Special" instead the word "Dainty" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: daintily, daintiness

Special

Special adjective - Being the one or ones of a class with no other members.

Dainty and special are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dainty" instead the word "Special" as an adjective or a noun.

Both words in one sentence

  • Fanservice with a Smile In the Doctor Who Christmas special "The Snowmen", Clara Oswin Oswald is a historical variation on this when she works at a 1890s London pub as a barmaid, in a dainty but still rather titilating red dress◊.
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