nicely

adverb

Definition of nicelynext
1
as in well
in a pleasing way he's a nicely helpful child

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2
as in fine
in a satisfactory way I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking

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3
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
  1. well
  2. fine
  3. kindly
  4. great
  5. good
  6. finely
  7. beautifully
  8. wonderfully
Adverb
  • This headlamp is versatile enough for most activities, though well suited for running.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Many peer supporters do just fine psychologically, or even grow and find community, but the practice introduces the risk of burnout and emotional exhaustion, studies suggest.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • While the pots and pans included in the Factory Seconds sale work just fine, they're sold at a significant discount.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • To the others, Daisy diagnoses her with heat exhaustion, kindly not mentioning the mental aspect.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Jason didn't take too kindly to it and immediately turned around after hearing it to smash the phone.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • In March 2024, the songwriting great released In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon, a documentary reflecting on his almost seven-decade career.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Minnesota played great and the Niners have trouble against that defensive scheme.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of great
Adverb
  • Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Designer Todd Snyder, whose eponymous label offers a finely pleated version from Texas shirtmaker Hamilton, sees its comeback as part of an industry-wide trend towards formality.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
  • That is especially true in a finely balanced election where a few thousand votes in a handful of states could decide the presidency.
    Frankie Miranda and Luis A. Miranda, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • The Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with lucky Jupiter, which is good for business.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Vintage aluminum sconces sit next to a work by Guy de Rougemont in a chrome frame that sets it off beautifully.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of beautifully
Adverb
  • Thanks to the wonderfully talented Juliet Norsworthy who redesigned the book.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The changes work wonderfully and never feel forced or overstuffed.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of wonderfully
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