HyperDic: daintily

English > 2 senses of the word daintily:
ADVERBalldaintilyin a refined manner
alldaintilyin a delicate manner
English > daintily: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn a refined manner.
Example"she nibbled daintily at her cake"
Adjectivesdaintyexcessively fastidious and easily disgusted
English > daintily: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a delicate manner.
Example"the invitation cards were written up daintily in white and gold"
Adjectivesdaintydelicately beautiful

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