zierlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dainty adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
- delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
- frail adjective Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.
- graceful adjective Moving or shaped in a smooth, elegant way.
- petite adj Describing a woman who is small, slim, and neatly built.
- willowy adj Resembling a willow.
Senses
zierlich is used for these senses in English:
- dainty Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
- delicate Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
- frail Weak; infirm.
- graceful Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
- petite (especially of a woman) Fairly short and of slim build.
- willowy (of a person) Tall, slender and graceful.
dainty — full definition
- adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
- adjective Fussy or overly particular, especially about food.
- noun A small, delicious treat or delicacy.
delicate — full definition
- adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
- adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
- adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.