English Explanatory Dictionary

finely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.
  2. In a fine, handsome or attractive way; very well.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪnli/ en-us-finely.ogg

Word forms

finely finelier more finely fineliest most finely

Etymology

From Middle English finely, fynely, fynly, fineliche, finliche, fynliche, equivalent to fine + -ly.

Derived words

lean finely textured beef overfinely ultrafinely
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