Daintily: meaning, definitions and examples

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daintily

 

[ หˆdeษชntษชli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe a delicate or graceful manner

In a delicate or graceful manner, especially in reference to movement or behavior.

Synonyms

delicately, gracefully, lightly

Examples of usage

  • She danced daintily across the stage.
  • The cat walked daintily along the narrow wall.
  • He sipped his tea daintily, careful not to spill a drop.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to describe something delicately beautiful

Delicately beautiful or charming, often with a sense of fragility.

Synonyms

charming, delicate, elegant

Examples of usage

  • She wore a daintily embroidered dress to the party.
  • The daintily painted flowers added a touch of elegance to the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "daintily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delicadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคœเฅเค•เคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zart

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ะพะฝั‡ะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ delikatnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ„ช็พŽใซ (ใ‚†ใ†ใณใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlicatement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delicadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazikรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์•„ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jemnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jemne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ˜้›…ๅœฐ (yลuyวŽ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neลพno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญnt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝำ™ะทั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rifliklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delicadamente

Etymology

The word 'daintily' originates from the Middle English word 'deinte', meaning 'delightful' or 'pleasing'. Over time, it evolved to 'daintily' to convey a sense of delicate beauty or graceful movement. The use of 'daintily' in English literature dates back to the 14th century, where it was often associated with refined manners and elegance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,799, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.