1. in a way that involves taking small, delicate, or affected steps
2. in an overly refined or pretentious manner

Examples

• She walked mincingly across the room in her high heels.
• He spoke mincingly, choosing each word with exaggerated care.
• The actor moved mincingly across the stage, portraying an overly refined character.
• She mincingly picked her way through the muddy garden.
• The critic mincingly dismissed the popular novel as beneath serious consideration.
• He mincingly adjusted his tie before entering the formal dinner.