zierlich
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle High German zierlich. Equivalent to Zier + -lich. For the semantic development from "decorative" to "petite, small", cf. klein.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
zierlich (strong nominative masculine singular zierlicher, comparative zierlicher, superlative am zierlichsten)
- delicate; petite (of bodies or objects: gracefully thin or fragile)
- (archaic) decorative; pleasing; pretty
- Synonyms: dekorativ, schmückend, zierend, hübsch
Declension[edit]
Positive forms of zierlich
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Superlative forms of zierlich