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 nicely
The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 18 May 2026
Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.
—Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The flavors meld, the frosting sets up nicely, and slicing gets cleaner.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, sophomore pitcher Meredith Hambric settled in nicely, keeping Guyer off the scoreboard for five consecutive innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
New York seems to match up nicely against either.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
In the opening scene of John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the speaker delivers similarly well-rounded sound, with the deep, low strings coming through nicely.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Scott then settled in nicely for the rest.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
There’s no shortage of marigold varieties, so pick something that nicely complements the color of your roses.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Katie McDonough, Curbed, 18 May 2026
Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.
—Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The flavors meld, the frosting sets up nicely, and slicing gets cleaner.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, sophomore pitcher Meredith Hambric settled in nicely, keeping Guyer off the scoreboard for five consecutive innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
New York seems to match up nicely against either.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
In the opening scene of John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the speaker delivers similarly well-rounded sound, with the deep, low strings coming through nicely.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Scott then settled in nicely for the rest.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
There’s no shortage of marigold varieties, so pick something that nicely complements the color of your roses.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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That doesn’t bode well for summer road trip plans.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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Several other concerns were raised during the roughly three-hour hearing, including questions about how to best protect visitors and participants from federal immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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For this reason, the northside community has been home to some of the city’s long-standing fine-dining establishments, many of them run by Buckhead Life Group—namely Chops, Atlanta Fish Market, and Pricci.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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In the meantime, may your drives stay straight, your putts drop kindly, and your tax questions never land in the rough.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Just like his father, Law and Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay has taught her kids the same lesson—and that the universe looks kindly upon those who do good for others.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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But manage again when the Yankees great known as Donnie Baseball was about to turn 65?—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Simultaneously good-humored and ill-tempered in that quintessentially French fashion, Gabrielle is indeed shouldering a crushing amount of responsibility.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Pedigree and salary play a role in how many quality players a team can reasonably expect to have.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The moment one partner felt unseen and chose, reasonably enough, to say nothing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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However it was intended, what Farhadi has brilliantly cooked up ultimately feels wholly original and deliciously crafted on every level.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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