English Explanatory Dictionary

daintily

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a dainty manner, delicately.

Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪntɪli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-daintily.wav

Word forms

daintily more daintily most daintily

Etymology

From Middle English deyntely; equivalent to dainty + -ly.

Synonyms

daintifully
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