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

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

Russian forces continue to pound Ukraine with offensive operations on the ground in eastern Ukraine, and with nightly drone and missile strikes across the country. —Greg Myre, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025

In addition to celebrating a decade of Badlands, the star is currently fresh off of touring in support of Great Impersonator (although the nightly setlist often changed and featured songs from Halsey’s past albums). —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025

Adverb

In the week leading up to the election, Kinloch partook in nightly listening sessions with community groups and residents across the city who invited him to speak, campaign volunteer Cedrick Scott told the Free Press. —Dana Afana, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025

The Wimberley Bluegrass Band will perform nightly this week at 8:15 p.m. on the Promenade Stage. —Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025

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