dainty

adj 1: affectedly dainty or refined [syn: {mincing}, {niminy-piminy},

{prim}, {twee}]

2: of delicate composition and artistry; "a dainty teacup"; "an

exquisite cameo"; "fine china and crystal" [syn: {exquisite},

{fine}]

3: especially pleasing to the taste; "a dainty dish to set

before a kind"; "a tasty morsel" [syn: {tasty}]

4: excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about

his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would

only touch the toilet handle with his elbow" [syn: {nice},

{overnice}, {prissy}, {squeamish}]

n : something considered choice to eat [syn: {delicacy}, {goody},

{kickshaw}, {treat}]