daintiness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈdeɪn.ti.nəs/ us/ˈdeɪn.t̬i.nəs/
小巧玲珑，娇小，小巧精美
the quality of being small and delicate
They admired the softness of the baby's cheeks and the daintiness of his lips. 他们欣赏着婴儿脸颊的柔软和嘴唇的娇嫩。
The small dog combined daintiness with intelligence. 这只小狗将娇小和聪明合于一身。
See: dainty
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- She kept praising the charms of her mistress and the daintiness of her clothes.
- Despite her daintiness, Jo can act tough.
- The daintiness and colouring of these plants is almost unreal.