Daintifying

/ˈdeɪntɪfaɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of daintify; the act of making something dainty or refined.

Etymology

Present participle form of daintify, using the -ing suffix. Follows standard English verb formation patterns.

Kelly Says

This word is probably quite rare, but its existence shows how dynamic English is—almost any verb can become an ongoing action by adding -ing, allowing speakers to create new descriptive possibilities on the fly.

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