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daintily

/ˈdeɪn.tɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈdeɪn.tɪ.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «изящно, грациозно или утончённо». Описывает действия, выполняемые с осторожными, нежными движениями, часто ассоциирующимися с элегантностью или щепетильностью.

An adverb meaning "in a delicate, graceful, or refined manner." It describes actions performed with careful, gentle movements, often associated with elegance or fastidiousness.

  1. In a refined mannerB2formal

    In a way that shows elegance, good taste, or social sophistication.

    ruИзящно

    • She daintily sipped her tea from the porcelain cup.
    • He daintily dabbed his mouth with the napkin.
    • The guests daintily sampled the hors d'oeuvres.

    Synonymsdelicatelyelegantlyexquisitelyfinelygracefullyneatlyprettilytastefully

    Antonymscoarselycrudelyroughlyvulgarly

  2. In a delicate mannerB2formal

    In a way that is careful, gentle, and avoids force or clumsiness.

    ruИзящно

    • The ballerina daintily placed her foot on the floor.
    • She daintily picked up the fragile antique vase.
    • He daintily adjusted the flower petals in the arrangement.

    Synonymscarefullydelicatelygentlytenderly

    Antonymscarelesslyclumsilycrudelyroughly

Forms
  • more daintily comparative form
  • most daintily superlative form