"Nymphly" is a rare word, and its spelling is not intuitive. It is spelled with a "ph" instead of an "f", which can be confusing for some. The word is pronounced /ˈnɪmfli/ in IPA phonetic transcription, reflecting the proper spelling. The pronunciation breaks down to "nymph" (a Greek nature goddess), with the addition of the suffix "-ly" meaning "in a manner of" or "resembling". Thus, "nymphly" refers to something that is suggestive of or reminiscent of a nymph.