1. in a delicate, refined, or elegant manner
2. in a fastidious or fussy way; with careful attention to detail or propriety
3. in small, delicate amounts or portions

Examples

• She daintily picked up the teacup with her pinky extended.
• The ballerina moved daintily across the stage.
• He daintily arranged the flowers in the vase.
• She daintily refused the offered dessert, claiming she was full.
• The cat daintily lapped at the milk.
• He daintily stepped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet.
• She daintily nibbled on the pastry.
• The bird daintily hopped from branch to branch.