daintiness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdeɪntɪnəs/ (UK, US)
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Etymology
Etymology tree English dainty Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English daintiness From dainty + -ness.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The characteristic of being dainty.
- (countable, uncountable) A dainty behaviour or gesture.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| daintinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
nl aantrekkelijkheid (characteristic of being dainty) · tr lezzet (characteristic of being dainty)