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Is "dainty" describing "spread out" here? What does "dainty" mean?

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Rebecca

No, "dainty" does not mean to spread out. It actually means to be small and delicate. Jenn Im is telling her viewers that this dress has small and delicate flowers on the dress. Ex: His sister is so dainty. I'm afraid I'll break her if I give her a hug. Ex: Ballerinas seem so dainty. Ex: Her hands are so dainty and cute!

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