nightly

1 of 2

adjective

night·​ly ˈnīt-lē 

1

: happening, done, or used by night or every night

2

: of or relating to the night or every night

nightly

2 of 2

adverb

: every night

also : at or by night

Synonyms of nightly

Adjective

• nocturnal
• night

Examples of nightly in a Sentence

Adjective

There were nightly attacks on the city.

These clubs provide nightly entertainment.

Adverb

She performs at the club nightly.

The restaurant serves dinner nightly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

From your morning cup of coffee to your nightly mug of tea, stains from these beverages are common but a cinch to treat. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026

The knit material is great for a nightly walk on the beach or even for watching fireworks on the 4th of July. — Aashna Gheewalla, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Adverb

Using an air purifier nightly could improve sleep and reduce blood pressure for some people. — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 18 June 2026

People raved about the food, much of it sourced from regenerative farms, the young but outstanding staff, and the atmosphere, which pulsated nightly. — Vassi Chamberlain, Air Mail, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing nightly

• on a nightly basis

Rhymes for nightly

• brightly
• knightly
• lightly
• rightly
• sightly
• slightly
• sprightly
• tightly
• whitely
• forthrightly
• fortnightly
• politely

Kids Definition

nightly

adjective

night·​ly

ˈnīt-lē

1

: of or relating to the night or every night

2

: happening, done, or produced by night or every night

nightly adverb