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
-
Of the many special touches, having your passport returned to your room after check-in, neatly tied with a ribbon.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
-
Hardee’s return fits neatly into that broader narrative.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
Turner is also great, playing the dashingly handsome hero with emotional depth.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
20 Nov. 2025
Adverb
-
Not only that, but the population was booming, the extreme opulence of the upper class contrasted sharply against the harrowing poverty found in the slums, the Romantic movement was flourishing, and the middle class was emerging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
-
The impact, however, varies sharply by occupation.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
But here, Safdie smartly ships his main character around the world to see how outsiders react to the mad energy of New York.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
-
However, on a weekend when NFL stars, music legends and other celebrities are swarming the South Bay for the big game at Levi’s Stadium, Mahan is smartly choosing to accentuate the city’s positive strides.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nattily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nattily. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
