Synonyms of nicely

nicely

adverb

1

as in well

in a pleasing way

he's a nicely helpful child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• well
• great
• deliciously
• delightfully
• finely
• enjoyably
• beautifully
• excellently
• wonderfully
• favorably
• prettily
• splendidly
• happily
• sweetly
• pleasantly
• agreeably
• pleasingly
• gloriously
• charmingly
• satisfyingly
• enchantingly
• pleasurably
• winningly
• swimmingly
• gratifyingly
• felicitously
• dreamily
• magnificently
• fetchingly
• palatably
• welcomely
• marvelously
• delectably
• superbly
• attractively
• helpfully
• handsomely
• grandly
• advantageously
• fortunately
• luckily
• blessedly
• sensationally
• appealingly
• invitingly
• temptingly
• enticingly
• appetizingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• badly
• ill
• unpleasantly
• terribly
• awfully
• disagreeably
• horribly
• dreadfully
• appallingly
• abominably
• shockingly
• horrendously
• vilely
• horridly
• sickeningly
• annoyingly
• disgustingly
• irritatingly
• distressingly
• vexingly

2

as in fine

in a satisfactory way

I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fine
• good
• well
• alright
• OK
• correctly
• decently
• adequately
• respectably
• sufficiently
• satisfactorily
• acceptably
• tolerably
• creditably
• passably
• so-so
• happily
• all right
• appropriately
• efficiently
• serviceably
• neatly
• aptly
• rightly
• middlingly
• suitably
• fittingly
• effectively
• felicitously
• seemly
• satisfyingly
• decorously
• tidily
• congruously
• gratifyingly
• effectually
• meetly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poorly
• badly
• inadequately
• insufficiently
• ill
• unsatisfactorily
• bad
• intolerably
• unacceptably
• incorrectly
• unbearably
• inappropriately
• deficiently
• terribly
• awfully
• horribly
• miserably
• dreadfully
• disastrously
• indecently
• deplorably
• unsuitably
• horrendously
• horridly

3

as in kindly

with good reason or courtesy

excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kindly
• reasonably
• thoughtfully
• well
• politely
• graciously
• courteously
• considerately
• fairly
• pleasantly
• sensibly
• discreetly
• wisely
• validly
• justifiably
• prudently
• sweetly
• respectfully
• judiciously
• sympathetically
• deferentially
• compassionately
• solicitously
• decorously
• gallantly
• excusably
• chivalrously
• humanely
• kindheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rudely
• thoughtlessly
• contemptuously
• cruelly
• disdainfully
• scornfully
• inconsiderately
• viciously
• disrespectfully
• unfairly
• nastily
• discourteously
• heartlessly
• shabbily
• impolitely
• snootily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nicely

The vocals from both Lamar and Rihanna cut through the mix nicely, and the percussion was nice and detailed. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Setting the shifting moods expertly is Michael Giacchino’s score that nicely avoids the clichés of the genre(s) while still honoring them. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

The pepperoni was savory and a little crisp around the edges, while the hot honey added a sweet kick that played nicely against the salty meat and melted cheese. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Gia does seem to be settling nicely into her second stint as an NFL WAG, though. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Anya Gallaccio’s interest in decay and mortality pivoted nicely into a tactful, timely engagement with eco-consciousness and connection to place. — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Returning to those stocks is a real leap of faith, but Best Buy has been moving up nicely. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

The fringed edges offer a subtle nod to more traditional rug designs and the neutral hue plays nicely with the more colorful accents in her living room. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026