NYT Dictionary

DAINTILY

/ˈdeɪntɪli/
AdverbDAIN-ti-lydain-ti-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

In a dainty manner, delicately.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English deyntely; equivalent to dainty + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

daintifullydelicatelygingerlyweakly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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