daintily Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a refined manner
    • she nibbled daintily at her cake
  2. adverb in a delicate manner
    • the invitation cards were written up daintily in white and gold

WordNet


Dain"ti*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a dainty manner; nicely; scrupulously; fastidiously; deliciously; prettily.

Webster 1913