Daintily: meaning, definitions and examples
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daintily
[ หdeษชntษชli ]
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:
๐ต๐น delicadamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเฅเคเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช zart
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan lembut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัะพะฝัะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ delikatnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅช็พใซ (ใใใณใซ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlicatement
๐ช๐ธ delicadamente
๐น๐ท nazikรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ jemnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ jemne
๐จ๐ณ ไผ้ ๅฐ (yลuyว de)
๐ธ๐ฎ neลพno
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญnt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝำะทัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษrifliklษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 27796 uncharitable
- 27797 analogously
- 27798 basketry
- 27799 daintily
- 27800 croak
- 27801 conscript
- 27802 adsorb
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