1. the quality of being delicate, refined, or elegant in appearance or manner
2. the quality of being fussy or particular about food or other preferences
3. the quality of being small, delicate, or dainty in size or structure

Examples

• The daintiness of her handwriting impressed everyone who saw it.
• She approached the antique vase with great daintiness, careful not to break it.
• His daintiness about food made it difficult to plan group meals.
• The daintiness of the porcelain figurines made them treasured collectibles.
• She moved with such daintiness across the dance floor that she seemed to float.
• The child's daintiness in handling the delicate flowers showed surprising maturity.