fein — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dainty adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
- fine adj Of high quality; excellent.
- finical adj Fussy about small details; too precise or dainty.
- great adj Very large in size, extent, or degree.
- tenuous adjective Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.
- wispy adj Thin and light, like a small, delicate strand.
Senses
fein is used for these senses in English:
- dainty Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
- fine Particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth.
- finical Finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate.
- great (informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic. [from 1848]
- tenuous Thin in substance or consistency.
- wispy Consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle.
dainty — full definition
- adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
- adjective Fussy or overly particular, especially about food.
- noun A small, delicious treat or delicacy.
fine — full definition
- adj Of high quality; excellent.
- adj Acceptable or satisfactory; not causing concern.
- adj Made up of very small or thin parts.
- adj Bright and dry, describing weather.
- noun A sum of money that must be paid as a penalty for breaking a rule or law.
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