Daintily: meaning, definitions and examples
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daintily
[ ˈdeɪntɪli ]
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.
used to describe something delicately beautiful
Delicately beautiful or charming, often with a sense of fragility.
Synonyms
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:
🇵🇹 delicadamente
🇮🇳 नाजुकता से
🇩🇪 zart
🇮🇩 dengan lembut
🇺🇦 витончено
🇵🇱 delikatnie
🇯🇵 優美に (ゆうびに)
🇫🇷 délicatement
🇪🇸 delicadamente
🇹🇷 nazikçe
🇰🇷 우아하게
🇸🇦 برقة
🇨🇿 jemně
🇸🇰 jemne
🇨🇳 优雅地 (yōuyǎ de)
🇸🇮 nežno
🇮🇸 fínt
🇰🇿 нәзік
🇬🇪 ნაზად
🇦🇿 zərifliklə
🇲🇽 delicadamente
Word origin
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.