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finely


fine·ly

adv \ˈfīn-lē\

Definition of FINELY

: in a fine manner: as a : extremely well : excellently <plays the hero very finelyNew Yorker> b : with close discrimination : precisely c : with delicacy or subtlety : sensitively <a leader finely attuned to the needs of the people> d : minutely <finely ground meal>

First Known Use of FINELY

14th century

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