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
Adverb
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But her decision to make the trek to Sunrise surely can’t sit well with Edmonton forward Jeff Skinner, who’s in the lineup Thursday for the first time this series.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025 -
Shake well and pour into a glass rimmed with Tajín or chili salt.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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The adapter is not a proprietary type so just about any 65W power supply with USB-C connectivity should work just fine.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The sunset cocktail cruise or a private wine cruise should suit you just fine.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Aside from reactions to Musk’s political turn, markets have not looked kindly at Tesla for about a year, as the company’s vehicle deliveries, model development and progress on consumer cars have all been on the downswing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Occasionally, John, the kindly owner of Record Runner, will come out and show them where to stand, even presenting the actual record and its outtakes as a posing guide.—
John Ortved,
Curbed,
6 June 2025
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In his 2011 memoir Shaq Uncut: My Story, the basketball great admitted to cheating on his ex-wife Shaunie over the course of their relationship, which began in the late 1990s and ultimately ended in 2009 when Henderson filed for separation.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Dozens of players took to the two fields at the Saints’ practice facility just outside New Orleans under hot, sticky conditions as the former Boise State great primarily watched from the sidelines.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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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
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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
Adverb
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For small grains, go with a more finely texture mat instead.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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Make vinaigrette: Process carrots, vinegar, water, ginger, sesame oil and salt in blender until finely ground, about 30 seconds.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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The three-day wait amplifies the moistness and results in a cake that is beautifully easy to cut and serve.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Jakes, Calabash and Treasure Beach have all grown together over the past 24 years, a beautifully symbiotic relationship.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The wonderfully talented Jasmine Amy Rogers made Boop!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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There's something so wonderfully surreal about that.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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