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

That feels very much in tune with the anxious characters Eisenberg has played over the course of his acting career, but this whole directing thing is working out nicely for him, too. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

Push your right foot down, and the Grand Sport lurches forward like a bat out of hell and straight into two esses, which right away show you how nicely dialed-in the steering is. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Though the knife handle is hollow, the rest of the pieces are nicely weighted, and Lenox offers a limited lifetime warranty against defects. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

However, if the price feels steep, a separate luggage tracker tucked inside does the same job nicely. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Gomez looked ready for fall in an all-brown ensemble grounded by stiletto boots, nicely coordinated with Blanco’s brown leather tassel loafers. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

The Bilt controversy offered an early test of CFPB’s new approach, and the results suggest that an ask-nicely strategy to consumer protection isn’t likely to protect consumers. — Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

The delightful bonus is how the triangular craft sits nicely in a corner. — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Now nearly $100 off, these loafers are another pick that will pair nicely with practically anything in your closet. — Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026