nicely
- 01 A2 Elementary
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory way.
in a manner that is pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
Simple“The children played nicely together in the garden all afternoon.”
In context“The new software integrates nicely with our existing database, saving the IT department hours of manual configuration.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
with great care and attention to small details.
with fine discernment, precision, or exactness.
Simple“The two parts of the machine fit nicely together.”
In context“The author nicely distinguishes between the two theories, highlighting subtle differences that most critics overlook.”
UsageOften used in technical or academic contexts to describe a distinction or a fit.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
doing something very carefully or being very fussy about details.
in a fastidious, refined, or overly careful manner.
Simple“The old documents were nicely arranged in the wooden chest.”
In context“He was a man who dressed nicely, paying extreme attention to the fold of his cravat and the shine of his boots.”
Synonymsfastidiouslycarefully
From Middle English nycely; equivalent to nice + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.