nicely

nice-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a pleasant or attractive manner.

  2. 2.

    In a satisfactory or adequate way; well.

  3. 3.

    In a kind or polite manner.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    nicely done — Well accomplished; good job.
  • •
    that will do nicely — That is satisfactory.

Related words

Antonyms: badly, poorly, rudely
See also: nice, pleasantly, well
Synonyms: pleasantly, satisfactorily, well

Etymology

From Middle English nice (originally "foolish, ignorant," later "pleasant") + -ly (adverb suffix).