Question

Dainty or daintily? Whats the difference? Give sentences using these words as examples.

Answer 1

The word "dainty" is an adjective, a word used to describe a noun.
The word "daintily" is an adverb, a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

Explanation:

Example uses of the adjective:
The wreath was adorned with dainty flowers.
-- describes the noun "flowers"
A dainty tea set is a nice gift for a girl of her age.
-- describes the noun "tea set"
The dancer took dainty steps across the stage.
-- describes the noun "steps"

Example uses of the adverb:
She daintily tied a bow in the baby's hair.
-- modifies the verb "tied"
The bundles herbs were daintily small.
-- modifies the adjective "small"
The little cakes seemed daintily so fancy.
-- modifies the adverb "so"