finickily
|fi-nick-i-ly|
/fɪˈnɪki/
(finicky)
excessively particular
Etymology
'finickily' originates from English, specifically formed from the adjective 'finicky' plus the adverbial suffix '-ily'.
'finickily' developed from the adjective 'finicky' (early 20th century American English), which itself came as a variant of 'finical' (earlier English). 'Finical' derived from 'fine' with an adjectival suffix and meant 'excessively particular'.
Initially, related words meant 'excessively particular or dainty', and over time the basic sense of being 'picky or fastidious' has largely remained in 'finickily'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a fussy or overly particular way; showing excessive concern for small details or preferences.
She ate finickily, rejecting anything that wasn't exactly to her taste.
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Adverb 2
in a fastidious or hard-to-please manner, often requiring precise arrangement or handling.
He arranged the photos finickily until every edge lined up perfectly.
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