dainties

The word “dainties” has 2 syllables: dain-ties

It's pronounced as /ˈdeɪntiz/


What is synonym and antonym for dainties?

In the thesaurus, “dainties” has 16 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dainties along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dainties

  • bits
  • candies
  • cates
  • delectables
  • delicacies
  • desserts
  • goodies
  • junkets
  • kickshaws
  • morsels
  • sweetmeats
  • sweets
  • tidbits
  • titbits
  • treats
  • viands

Antonyms for dainties

  • depression
  • melancholy
  • pain
  • sadness
  • sorrow
  • trouble
  • unhappiness

Meanings of dainties

  • noun
    1. Women's undergarments.
    2. A delicacy (in taste).
    3. Esteem, honour.
    4. (Prairies and northwestern Ontario) A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, typically homemade, served at a social event (usually plural).
    5. An affectionate term of address.

Example Sentences

  • The tea party featured an array of delightful dainties on delicate porcelain plates.
  • Guests savored the sweet and savory dainties served at the elegant reception.
  • The bakery displayed a tempting selection of petite dainties in the glass case.
  • The holiday table was adorned with a variety of homemade dainties to please every palate.
  • The confectioner skillfully crafted miniature dainties for the dessert platter at the event.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dainties, such as: bits, candies, cates, delectables, delicacies, depression, desserts.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

candies

  • ameliorates
  • bits
  • bonbon
  • cates
  • confectionery
  • confit
  • cosmeticizes
  • dainties
  • delectables
  • delicacies
  • desserts
  • dolls up
  • dresses up
  • embellishes
  • enhances
  • enriches
  • goodies
  • hokum
  • improves
  • jawbreaker
  • junkets
  • kickshaws
  • meliorates
  • morsels
  • soups up
  • spruces
  • sweet
  • sweetens
  • sweetmeat
  • sweetmeats
  • sweets
  • tidbits
  • titbits
  • treats
  • tricks
  • viands

kickshaws

  • bagatelles
  • baubles
  • bibelots
  • bijouteries
  • bits
  • bric-a-brac
  • candies
  • cates
  • collectables
  • collectibles
  • conversation pieces
  • curios
  • curiosities
  • dainties
  • delectables
  • delicacies
  • desserts
  • doodads
  • figurines
  • gauds
  • geegaws
  • gewgaws
  • gimcrackeries
  • gimcracks
  • goodies
  • junkets
  • keepsakes
  • knickknacks
  • mementoes
  • mementos
  • morsels
  • nicknacks
  • novelties
  • objets
  • ornamentals
  • ornaments
  • souvenirs
  • sweetmeats
  • sweets
  • tchotchkes
  • tidbits
  • titbits
  • treats
  • trifles
  • trinketries
  • trinkets
  • trumperies
  • vertus
  • viands
  • virtus

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