Synonyms & related words for dainty

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of dainty — including kickshaw, exquisite, delicacy, delicate, scrumptious, delectable. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to dainty

Explore words related to dainty — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include prissy, overnice, daintiness, delectably, petite, toothsomeness, delectability, delicateness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for dainty

Common synonyms for dainty include kickshaw, exquisite, delicacy, delicate, scrumptious, delectable, tasty, elegant — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does dainty come from?

The word dainty breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root daint-, from Latin dignitas (“worthiness”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.