The daintiness of her touch. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : a dainty lace handkerchief. ,dainty pastries. ,a dainty eater. From Dictionary.com.
But civility has a way of creeping into daintiness. From Wordnik.com. [In Praise of Political Insults] Reference
Leucorrhea is the great destroyer of feminine daintiness. From Wordnik.com. [the ones that read this all the way through will go on to be great mothers and wives] Reference
| Lovely women appreciate the daintiness and perfection of |. From Wordnik.com. [The 1926 Tatler] Reference
The delicate daintiness of the Danish ballet everyone must appreciate. From Wordnik.com. [Denmark] Reference
Ibraheim Omair and the slender daintiness that he had prized so lightly. From Wordnik.com. [The Sheik] Reference
When I think of her I just think of grace and daintiness and charming attire. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with Mabel Pollitzer, June 16, 1974. Interview G-0047-2. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
Grace wore a gown of pale blue organdie that was a marvel of sheer daintiness. From Wordnik.com. [Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School The Record of the Girl Chums in Work and Athletics] Reference
Grace declared herself for the cheerful daintiness of a pink and white wedding. From Wordnik.com. [Grace Harlowe's Golden Summer] Reference
For all her soft daintiness, there was something of the tigress in Eileen Meredith. From Wordnik.com. [The Grell Mystery] Reference
She was pleasantly aware of her own immaculate daintiness in her crisp white dress. From Wordnik.com. [Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings] Reference
Werekiew, renowned in Rome for the daintiness of his dinners, died suddenly in 1866. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
He noticed the daintiness of her profile, the placid sweetness of her face in repose. From Wordnik.com. [Spring Street A Story of Los Angeles] Reference
With what nicety and daintiness are the outer lines made to point to the shapely curve!. From Wordnik.com. [The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators] Reference
Tea was set forth with no daintiness upon the untidy, coloured cloth of the centre-table. From Wordnik.com. [A Sheaf of Corn] Reference
He educates the palate to a daintiness whereof the gross-feeding John Bull never dreamed. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 101, March, 1866] Reference
He could not but note, as he often did, the daintiness with which she accomplished the task. From Wordnik.com. [The Man Thou Gavest] Reference
Little deft touches here and there added character and daintiness to any garment that she wore. From Wordnik.com. [Polly and the Princess] Reference
The exquisite daintiness and softness of the Wax-wing's coat can be compared only to floss silk. From Wordnik.com. [Birds Illustrated by Color Photograph [April, 1897] A Monthly Serial designed to Promote Knowledge of Bird-Life] Reference
This was a disappointment, because we always suppose that France sets the fashion for daintiness. From Wordnik.com. [The Great Round World And What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1. No. 23, April 15, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls] Reference
Brooks took a huge bite, but blotted mustard from the corners of his lips with surprising daintiness. From Wordnik.com. [Ricochet]
She held up a blackish fibrous mass between two fingers, a parody of daintiness through all that armor. From Wordnik.com. [The Forever War]
The refinement and natural dignity of the woman made her caresses of exquisite daintiness and tenderness. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance and Tragedy] Reference
His walk and the fresh air had given Arnold himself an appetite that made him forget his Parisian daintiness. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6] Reference
The hand, holding the glass of rye-and-ginger, gave an impression of over-daintiness because of that stiff digit. From Wordnik.com. [The Unnecessary Man] Reference
But she was strong for all her daintiness, and cursed me something fearful, with little sobs among the swear-words. From Wordnik.com. [Flashman and The Redskins]
For when there was such an abundance of the choicest fruits what daintiness could there be about one particular kind?. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on Genesis - Volume 1] Reference
It is not probable that either bright colours or daintiness of design would emanate from the brains of a sombre-minded people. From Wordnik.com. [The Treasury of Ancient Egypt Miscellaneous Chapters on Ancient Egyptian History and Archaeology] Reference
"Bread and milk," he ordered of the trim maid, and he smiled to himself contentedly at the daintiness with which it was served. From Wordnik.com. [Polly and the Princess] Reference
His supposition would have been true enough the day before; but hunger cures daintiness, and now I was glad of such a mouthful. From Wordnik.com. [Cat and Dog Memoirs of Puss and the Captain] Reference
The daintiness with which it fingered a golden sword-hilt, as if fearing contamination, symbolised the aloofness of her spirit. From Wordnik.com. [The Collectors] Reference
You make your home not only orderly but pretty, and yourself, also, that his love for you may lead him into a love for daintiness. From Wordnik.com. [Study of Child Life] Reference
No great poverty was indicated by their apparel, and some, evidently of French origin, were dressed with real taste and daintiness. From Wordnik.com. [The Spanish Chest] Reference
The mother adapted herself superbly and was a real joy in the household through her wit and daintiness and ingenious thoughtfulness. From Wordnik.com. [Our Nervous Friends — Illustrating the Mastery of Nervousness] Reference
There is a daintiness and tenderness about a little statue, contrasting strongly with the grandeur and majesty of one of heroic size. From Wordnik.com. [The Principles of Aesthetics] Reference
The utmost care and tact should be used in the preparation of her food, and art should be manifested in the daintiness of the tray, etc. From Wordnik.com. [The Mother and Her Child] Reference
Many dishes cost little for the materials, but owe their daintiness and expensiveness to the care bestowed in cooking or to a fine sauce. From Wordnik.com. [Choice Cookery] Reference
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