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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

  1. adjective Delicate, small, and pretty in an elegant way.
  2. adjective Fussy or overly particular, especially about food.
  3. noun A small, delicious treat or delicacy.

delicate — full definition

  1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
  2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
  3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.

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