nicely

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adverb

nice·​ly

ˈnīslē, 

-li

1

: precisely

nicely calculated stroke

2

: scrupulously

3

: satisfactorily, agreeably, pleasantly

nicely

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adjective

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chiefly dialectal

: being in good health : well

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, foolishly, from nice (adjective) + -ly

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Rhymes for nicely

• concisely
• precisely