What is another word for mincingly?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪnsɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Mincingly is an adverb that describes something that is done in a delicate, refined, or affected manner. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe mincingly, such as daintily, delicately, gracefully, elegantly, coyly, and affectedly. For example, someone might walk mincingly on their tiptoes, delicately sip tea from a porcelain cup, or speak affectedly in a high, falsetto voice. These words all describe actions that are done with a certain degree of refinement or affectation, and can be used to add nuance and detail to descriptions in writing or conversation.

What are the hypernyms for Mincingly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Mincingly

Everything that he looked at delighted him-the richness of shop-windows, showing all the expensive useless goods that no sensible person ever wants; the liveries worn by pampered servants standing at carriage wheels; the glossy coats of mettlesome, prancing horses; the extravagant dresses of fine ladies mincingly walking on the common public pavement; the stolid grandeur of huge policemen, and the infinite audacity of small newspaper boys; the life, the color, the noise.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
In the stable yard, Claib, his good-humored face all aglow with pride, is exercising the fiery Rocket, who arches his neck as proudly as of old, and dances mincingly around, while Lulu leans over the gate, watching not so much him as the individual who holds him.
"Bad Hugh"
Mary Jane Holmes
He had a silk skirt on, and torn lace upon his wrists, and he came mincingly up, holding the parasol above his head, and imitating the walk of an affected lady, to the vociferous delight of his comrades.
"Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands"
Mary Seacole Commentator: W. H. Russell

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