How to Use dainty in a Sentence

dainty

1 of 2 noun

• The large cut filled the plate like a tomahawk steak’s dainty cousin.
  — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
• The cap sleeves offer a dainty touch, while the square neck brings vintage vibes to the table.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
• The dainty rice and corn bowl with its salmon and mind-bending ikura.
  — oregonlive, 22 Dec. 2022
• Harvey tied in more of the metal with chunky hoops earrings and a dainty bracelet.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
• The Capricorn tween wore white and black Nike sneakers, dainty silver hoops, and a sheer glossy lip.
  — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 14 June 2022
• Don't let the price fool you, this dainty piece has thousands of 5-star reviews on Amazon.
  — Amanda Garrity, goodhousekeeping.com, 20 Apr. 2023
• Stems of this dainty bloomer can be found at farmer's markets and florists in spring and early summer.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 13 Feb. 2023
• Pair this dainty drop necklace with a low neckline to bring some glamour to the outfit.
  — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
• But Lily’s dainty and haunting melodies are anchored by sharp lyrics ready to slice.
  — Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
• Afternoon tea treats — scones and dainty cakes — in Hong Kong.
  — Laura Manske, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
• This long-sleeve option has so many standout details, from the oversized collar to the shirred bodice to the dainty cuffed sleeves.
  — Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 6 June 2022
• For smaller items like rings, earbuds, and keys, opt for a dainty trinket tray like this one from Warmtree.
  — Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2022
• Her square nails were also a highlight, as the pale pink design featured a dainty chevron.
  — Allure Staff, Allure, 26 June 2022
• Hefty ones were carved out of tree branches and dainty ones were perfect to tuck into a pocket.
  — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2023
• Once dainty Prada ballets flats become light to the touch thanks to padded nappa leather.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
• Simple and sweet, these dainty bites will bring a touch of whimsy to your holiday potluck.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
• Zendaya, working with her stylist Law Roach, was in a classic black strapless corset look with a full skirt and dainty bow at the waist.
  — Leanne Italie, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022
• Here, a dainty everyday bracelet for a woman you heart.
  — Jaimie Potters, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
• For those who are hardy travelers (i.e., a dainty leather bag just won't do), this will fit the bill perfectly.
  — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2023
• On the other side of the price spectrum, there are those beloved double-buckle Birkenstocks and the dainty straps found in Tkees sandals.
  — Vogue, 10 May 2022
• This dainty necklace will make any new mom feel proud and special while wearing it.
  — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
• This dainty ring is perfect to stack with other jewelry or just to wear on its own.
  — Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 8 Nov. 2022
• Jacobs wore a black jacket with a crew neck sweater and a dainty string of pearls around his neck, while Sui donned a blazing tweed jacket.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2022
• Longoria styled the matching set with large hoop earrings, a dainty chain-link necklace, and a watch with a shiny gold band.
  — Glamour, 21 Mar. 2022
• Sierras of green beans and spicy potatoes are bordered with dainty slices of citrus.
  — Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2022
• Her hair was brushed back into a low bun, showing off her dainty gold earrings.
  — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 13 Apr. 2023
• Choose between six colors of the dainty floral print: blue, navy, green, red, black, or yellow.
  — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
• Every Seeker should have this dainty clock sitting next to their bed.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 5 Dec. 2022
• Unlike the dainty cottontail, this desert denizen has a namesake black tail.
  — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Oct. 2023
• Adding layers of jewelry from stacks of dainty to chunky necklaces is the way to go when styling a plain or even printed tube top.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024

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dainty

2 of 2 adjective

• She took a dainty sip of tea from her teacup.
• The food was served in dainty portions.
• The dancers' dainty steps were followed by a series of leaps.
• They served dainty sandwiches on silver trays.
• Her hair was decorated with dainty pink flowers.
• The word at the track for when a jockey falls is dainty — a spill.
  — Dick Jerardi, Philly.com, 22 Mar. 2018
• But the rugged boot is revered once again for adding a funky edge to even the most dainty outfits.
  — Charisse Jones, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2018
• This is not a task for a dainty vise; use a heavy-duty bench model.
  — Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, 27 Apr. 2018
• The way everyone had stared at me, in my dainty blue dress, had made my chest hurt.
  — Monica Kim, Vogue, 7 May 2021
• Agayev later took the stage with a dainty corn snake slung over his shoulders.
  — Emma Allen, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
• More to the point, pink is no longer a dainty feminine color.
  — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021
• For proof that face tats can be dainty and adorable, look no further than the Manic singer.
  — Carly Breit, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022
• Some of the more dainty ones, like a light mink, are very natural looking.
  — Health.com, 29 Sep. 2021
• The duchess also donned dainty stud earrings and a light pink manicure for the event.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Feb. 2019
• Eveleena Fults wasn’t allowed to ride a horse and stood on stage beside the king, looking dainty.
  — Gabrielle Russon, OrlandoSentinel.com, 21 Apr. 2018
• Back then, the 6-year-old in the dainty dress and hair ribbon was flanked by federal marshals.
  — Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022
• This is not a dainty crossbow, though, and all that accuracy added some heft to it: The bare bow weighs in at 11 pounds.
  — Tony Hansen, Outdoor Life, 12 Jan. 2020
• Bring some green into the kitchen with this dainty planter, and try planting a variety of hard herbs to have close at hand.
  — Sarah Lloyd, Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2020
• These dainty-yet-substantial sneaks look perfect for barre class, brunch, or the gym.
  — Julia Naftulin, Health.com, 19 Jan. 2018
• Maybe AirPods keep falling out of her dainty ear canals?
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2019
• The cake was decorated like a tiger face complete with a dainty crown.
  — Mary Honkus, PEOPLE.com, 13 Apr. 2020
• Your shorter strands are the perfect canvas to show off a dainty headband.
  — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 23 Sep. 2022
• For a sweet finish, check out the impressive dessert case filled with dainty chocolate cakes that are just $1.99 a slice.
  — OregonLive.com, 27 Mar. 2018
• And for those looking for a more dainty look, simply replace the athlete’s with a thin bobby sock, and voila.
  — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 13 May 2019
• The platform was borne by older women in red skirts and dainty lace headscarves.
  — Julien Capmeil, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2020
• The dainty pearls were the cherry on top of this contradictory fit.
  — Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, 17 June 2019
• Meanwhile, the Marin required dainty little metric hex keys and a light touch.
  — Outside Online, 12 June 2018
• After locking lips with their sleeping victims, these inch-long insects take a dainty dump at the scene of the crime.
  — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian, 9 July 2018
• Wardrobe basics like a great white T-shirt and a dainty gold necklace are the foundation of any great outfit.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 10 July 2022
• Hoda wowed in a floor-length dusty rose gown with dainty gold accessories.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Sep. 2018

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