·noun A term of fondness.
II. Dainty ·superl Rare; valuable; costly.
III. Dainty ·superl Delicious to the palate; toothsome.
IV. Dainty ·noun That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.
V. Dainty ·noun Value; estimation; the gratification or pleasure taken in anything.
VI. Dainty ·superl Nice; delicate; elegant, in form, manner, or breeding; well-formed; neat; tender.
VII. Dainty ·superl Requiring dainties. Hence: Overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.