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daintiness

[/ˈdeɪn.ti.nəs/]
noun
delicadeza
1. The quality of being delicate, refined, or elegant in appearance or manner
The daintiness of her embroidery work was admired by all.
A delicadeza do seu trabalho de bordado foi admirada por todos.
2. Fastidiousness or fussiness about food or other preferences
His daintiness about food made dinner parties difficult.
Sua delicadeza com relação à comida tornava os jantares difíceis.
3. Small size combined with attractiveness or charm
The daintiness of the porcelain teacup made it perfect for display.
A delicadeza da xícara de chá de porcelana a tornou perfeita para exposição.
Synonyms
delicacyfinesseelegancerefinementdaintiness
Antonyms
coarsenesscrudenessroughnessvulgarity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
delicadeza
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
delicadeza
Common usage, sometimes with emphasis on refinement
São Paulo
delicadeza
Standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
delicadeza
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

to handle with daintiness
dainty as a flower
with dainty precision
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