finely

adverb

fine·​ly ˈfīn-lē 

: in a fine manner: such as

a

: extremely well : excellently

… plays the hero very finely.

—New 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 coffee

Examples of finely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais. — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

For Music, Games And More Topping claims the DX1 II’s sound is transparent and finely detailed with strong dynamics, excellent transient response and a spacious soundstage. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finely

• benignly
• divinely