nicely

adverb

Definition of nicelynext
1
as in well
in a pleasing way he's a nicely helpful child

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2
as in fine
in a satisfactory way I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking

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3
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
  1. well
  2. fine
  3. kindly
  4. great
  5. good
  6. finely
  7. beautifully
  8. wonderfully
Adverb
  • There are 2,380 comments at the time of writing as well.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With the Cowboys well outside of the postseason picture, Elliott asked to be released after playing 15 games for the team that drafted him fourth overall in 2016.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Things, of course, have worked out just fine for the 31-year-old veteran.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Do not feel pressured to purchase a label maker, creating handwritten labels using tape can work just fine, Glibberman explains.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • Yarrow’s own behavior was hardly as kindly as the sound of his group.
    Jon Pareles, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • But unlike the mockingbird, which has a rich and varied voice, the scrub-jay has a song that can be most kindly described as non-musical.
    Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • Explore Avicii Bob Dylan See latest videos, charts and news This week: Timothée Chalamet helps get Bob Dylan rolling on streaming, one of basketball’s Ball brothers goes supernova on social media, a late dance great sees streaming gains from a new documentary and more.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The presentation also featured a surprise appearance by Tom Brady, the NFL great turned broadcaster for Fox Sports.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of great
Adverb
  • Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Some of these prognostications are finely detailed; others are broadly thematic.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Dice the potatoes, chop the fresh ginger and slice the sweet onion (finely) and carrot.
    Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • Sage Green Monochromatic Palette Sage green works beautifully combined with darker greens in the same color family.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
  • This tension is beautifully encapsulated in Communion R&B's philosophy.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of beautifully
Adverb
  • The vaguely psychedelic and wonderfully colorful patterns that Missoni was now proprietarily able to produce would fall in sync with the wider spirit of the 1960s, and also coincide with the rise of Italian ready-to-wear as an alternative to the hoity-toity French fashion incumbents.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
  • There are plenty of public beaches, and all the conveniences in Destin and Fort Walton Beach are nearby, yet this destination remains wonderfully secluded.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of wonderfully
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