nicely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Fastidiously; carefully.
  2. Precisely; with fine discernment or judgement.
  3. Pleasantly; satisfactorily.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈnʌɪsli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nicely.wav

Word forms

nicely nicelier more nicely niceliest most nicely Nicelys

Etymology

From Middle English nycely; equivalent to nice + -ly.

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