Definition Synonyms
Definition of nicely - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
behaviorin a kind or friendly manner
- She asked nicely for a second chance.
2.
skillfullywith skill or competence
- She handled the negotiations nicely, securing a good deal..
3.
successfullyin a way that shows success or adequacy
- The business is doing nicely this year.
4.
pleasantlyin a way that is pleasant or enjoyable
- The evening went nicely with good food and music.
Expressions with nicely
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expressed in a pleasant, clear, or effective way
That was a nicely put argument in the debate.
look good after grooming or dressing up
He cleans up nicely for formal events.
progressing smoothly without issues
The project is humming along nicely, and we expect to finish on time.
perform well or succeed in a situation
If you study hard, you will do nicely.
shows something is enough or suitable for the situation
If you give me ten dollars, that will do nicely.
succeed or be sufficient in a comfortable way
We do very nicely with what we have.
improve or develop well over time
The project is starting to shape up nicely.
shows you are happy with what is offered or suggested
Would you like some tea? That'll do me nicely!
be good enough or suitable for my needs
This old coat will do me nicely for winter.
Origin of nicely
Old English, nīcelīce (carefully)
Examples of nicely in a sentence
He spoke nicely to the new waiter. He played the piano nicely at the recital. The chef sliced the vegetables nicely for the salad. The seedlings are growing nicely. Her recovery is progressing nicely. The cake turned out nicely, impressing everyone.
The plan worked out nicely, exceeding expectations.
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- French:gentiment, très bien, ...
- German:nett, gut, ...
- Italian:gentilmente, con destrezza, ...
- Spanish:amablemente, hábilmente, ...
- Portuguese:gentilmente, bem, ...
- Chinese:和气地, 巧妙地, ...
- Japanese:親切に, うまく, ...
- Arabic:بِلُطْف, بِمَهارَة, ...
- Hebrew:בְּנִימוּס, יָפֶה, ...
- Russian:мило, умело, ...
- Ukrainian:люб'язно, вміло, ...
- Hindi:विनम्रता से, कुशलता से, ...
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