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

Johansson has said her nightly magnesium makes a noticeable change in her every day life. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

Romania's position along the Danube puts it on the frontline of Russia's nightly strikes on Ukraine, thus forcing NATO warplanes into the air at an increasing rate. — David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Fitness Tracker Deals The Fitbit Inspire 3 is a lightweight health band designed to help students effortlessly track stress, workouts, and nightly sleep quality. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

The Living Room hosts nightly live music alongside cocktails in a space that pays homage to the Golden Age glamour of New York. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 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