as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
he's very nattily dressed in a new tailored suit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nattily
In one such cord-and-mirror series, he is nattily dressed in a plaid oxford shirt and a necktie.
—
David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nattily
Adverb
-
And for looking put-together post-red-eye, the Niasso Portable Travel Steamer is $23 (originally $36) and tucks neatly into a weekender.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
-
But Heberlig argued the transportation debate didn’t break down neatly along partisan lines.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
-
When powered by renewable energy, electric roads can sharply reduce transport emissions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
-
After accounting for its large interest expenses, those margins turn sharply negative.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
-
When the Bills offered a 2027 first-round pick and 2026 third-rounder for Jaylen Waddle (as NFL Network reported Sunday), the Dolphins smartly said no.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Fellow smartly partnered with Kettl for this launch and even had founder Zach Mangan demo the set.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nattily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nattily. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share