Antonyms for daintiness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : deyn-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdeɪn ti

Definition of daintiness

Origin : c.1300, "delightful, pleasing," from dainty (n.). Meaning evolved in Middle English to "choice, excellent" (late 14c.) to "delicately pretty." Related: Daintiness.

As in frailty : noun weakness, flaw

Example sentences :

He noticed the daintiness of her profile, the placid sweetness of her face in repose.
Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson

He loved the grace of them, the daintiness of their dress, the softness of their voices.
Extract from : « Robert Elsmere » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

She had given it the right touch of daintiness and refinement.
Extract from : « Hester's Counterpart » by Jean K. Baird

Space, daintiness, simplicity—these were the first impressions.
Extract from : « Flaming June » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

The tiger-wolf has a certain amount of daintiness in its appetite when in a state of nature.
Extract from : « Heads and Tales » by Various

In spite of her daintiness, she was one who, in time of stress, could be depended on.
Extract from : « Masters of the Wheat-Lands » by Harold Bindloss

And no flower of any time can excel it in daintiness, purity, and sweetness.
Extract from : « Amateur Gardencraft » by Eben E. Rexford

The daintiness and grace of elves and fairies should be indicated in the delivery.
Extract from : « Children's Literature » by Charles Madison Curry

The daintiness of these combinations was past all description.
Extract from : « The American Egypt » by Channing Arnold

That Werekiew, renowned in Rome for the daintiness of his dinners, died suddenly in 1866.
Extract from : « Cosmopolis, Complete » by Paul Bourget

Synonyms for daintiness

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