mi·nute·ly
mī-ˈnüt-lē 
mə-,
-ˈnyüt-
1
: into very small pieces
2
: in a minute manner or degree
a minutely detailed analysis
min·ute·ly
ˈmi-nət-lē
archaic
: minute by minute
Examples of minutely in a Sentence
Adverb
a minutely detailed analysis of the series of glitches that resulted in the blackout
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Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The kernel of the script imagined Ruth’s movements through her longtime home for the final time—a marvelous, minutely observed sequence that opens the film—and then her new home for the first time.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 June 2025
The downtown side of the bridge is also minutely taller than the church side, leading to some overconfident drivers lodging themselves on the other end.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Finally, this sleeping pad also gets top marks for the adjustability, using the brand’s reliable flat-lock air valve that can be minutely adjusted for different inflation levels, and deflates in just a few seconds.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
The statements are minutely detailed, suggesting the military keeps a close eye on its finances.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The kernel of the script imagined Ruth’s movements through her longtime home for the final time—a marvelous, minutely observed sequence that opens the film—and then her new home for the first time.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 June 2025
The downtown side of the bridge is also minutely taller than the church side, leading to some overconfident drivers lodging themselves on the other end.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Finally, this sleeping pad also gets top marks for the adjustability, using the brand’s reliable flat-lock air valve that can be minutely adjusted for different inflation levels, and deflates in just a few seconds.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Minutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minutely. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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