daintily

Meanings

• adverb

  Moving or done with delicate care and grace.

• adjective

  Characterized by or displaying refined and elegant manners.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with daintily
tinely , finely , minely , delicately

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Variants

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daintier , daintiest , daintily , daintiness , daintinesses , dainty

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'easily,' but came to mean 'delicately' due to its association with the Old French word 'dain,' which meant 'fat,' and the idea that something dainty was easily eaten or handled.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'daintily' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some parts of England, it is still customary to serve tea 'daintily' on small plates, rather than in cups.

3. The term 'daintiness' was once used to describe the quality of fine porcelain and china.

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Related Concepts

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1. delicacy: A food that is prepared with great care and attention to taste and texture, often considered a luxury or a treat.

2. grace: A smooth, elegant, and pleasing manner or appearance, often associated with poise and refinement.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'daintily' has been used to describe characters and settings, often with a sense of nostalgia or whimsy. For example, in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' the Mad Hatter's tea party is described as being held 'daintily and elegantly'.

How to Memorize "daintily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a delicate tea cup and saucer, held with great care and grace.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a ballet dancer, moving gracefully and delicately across the stage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'dainty as a daisy,' which emphasizes the idea of something being delicate and refined.

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