daintily
1Daintily — Dain ti*ly, adv. In a dainty manner; nicely; scrupulously; fastidiously; deliciously; prettily. [1913 Webster] …
2daintily — (adv.) c.1300, sumptuously; late 14c., elegantly, from DAINTY (Cf. dainty) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) …
3daintily — adverb 1. in a refined manner (Freq. 1) she nibbled daintily at her cake • Derived from adjective: ↑dainty 2. in a delicate manner the invitation cards were written up daintily in white and gold • Derived from adjective: ↑daint …
4daintily — adv. Daintily is used with these verbs: ↑sip …
5daintily — dainty ► ADJECTIVE (daintier, daintiest) 1) delicately small and pretty. 2) fastidious and fussy when eating. ► NOUN (pl. dainties) ▪ a small appetizing item of food. DERIVATIVES daintily …
6daintily — adverb see dainty II …
7daintily — See dainty. * * * …
8daintily — adverb In a dainty manner, delicately …
9daintily — adv. delicately; deliciously; fastidiously …
10daintily — dain·ti·ly …
