zierlich

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zierlich

[ˈt͡siːɐ̯lɪç]

Rhymes with iːɐ̯lɪç

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aus dem Mittelhochdeutschen in der damaligen Bedeutung „strahlend, prächtig“

adjective zierlich · zierlicher · am zierlichsten · zierliche · zierliches

graziös, feingliedrig, zart gebaut, auf ansprechende Weise fein und klein Das Mädchen hat zierliche Füßchen.
Similar: grazil, schmächtig, schlank, duftig, zerbrechlich, hold · Opposite: grob, plump, klobig, grobschlächtig, ungeschlacht

In English

delicate characterized by a fine structure or thin lines
frail weak, infirm
graceful showing grace
petite Of a woman: fairly short and of slim build
dainty delicately small and pretty
willowy tall, slender, graceful

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@misc{zierlich_2026,
  title = {zierlich},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/de/zierlich},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}