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 legacy guest cast appearances, from Jada Pinkett Smith to Glynn Turman, are nicely spread throughout the entirety of the series. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Add the panko and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, or until nicely browned. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

So anyway, my artistic trajectory was going along quite nicely in Joy Division. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Just running through theaters, and Paul in his suit — and Ben and I not dressed as nicely. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

The growth of the spiritual but not religious, or people who seek spiritual meaning and connection outside organized religion, captures this dynamic nicely. — Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

The air pressure is usually sufficient to clear light debris, and the nozzle straw fits nicely into the drain openings without the risk associated with shop air. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

For crusty bread, unwrap the loaf and pop it back into the oven for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the crust is nicely crisped. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

Tall hedges help keep everything nicely hidden from prying eyes. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026