zierlich
German (Berlin)
/ˈt͡siːrlɪç/
adj
Definitions
- delicate; petite of bodies or objects: gracefully thin or fragile
- (archaic) decorative; pleasing; pretty
Etymology
Inherited from Middle High German zierlich suffix from German Zier (ornament, adornment, decoration).
Origin
German (Berlin)
Zier
Gloss
ornament, adornment, decoration
Concept
Semantic Field
Clothing and grooming
Ontological Category
Person/Thing