dainties

noun

plural of dainty
as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury the widow plied her suitor with dainties and endless glasses of sherry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dainties
  1. treats
  2. delicacies
Noun
  • The appetizer and fast-food theme nights feature at-home versions of her family's favorite treats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Most days, Rylee takes Eloise for a walk around the property and is in charge of giving her water, baths and treats like apples and oatmeal cookies.
    — Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Salah features in a rather sweet video in which he is welcomed into the home of a grandma named Khadija Akbash, fed local delicacies, and welcomed into the family.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Expect elevated takes on coastal delicacies—shrimp cocktail, oysters Rockefeller, fresh scallops, and shrimp and grits.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicacies
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“Dainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dainties. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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