nicely

[ˈnaɪsli]

nicely Definition

• 1. in a pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable way
• 2. in a kind or polite way
• 3. in a satisfactory or effective way

Using nicely: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nicely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She smiled nicely at me.

• Example

  The flowers are arranged nicely.

• Example

  He spoke very nicely to the children.

• Example

  The plan is coming along nicely.

nicely Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nicely

• pleasantly
• enjoyably
• agreeably

Antonyms for nicely

• unpleasantly
• disagreeably

Phrases with nicely

• play nicely

  to behave in a friendly and cooperative way

  Example

  The teacher told the children to play nicely with each other.

• sleep nicely

  to sleep well and comfortably

  Example

  After a long day at work, I slept nicely last night.

• work nicely

  to function effectively or efficiently

  Example

  The new software is working nicely and has improved our productivity.

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Summary: nicely in Brief

The adverb 'nicely' [ˈnaɪsli] describes something that is done in a pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable way. It can also describe something that is done in a kind or polite way, or in a satisfactory or effective way. Examples include 'She smiled nicely at me,' and 'The plan is coming along nicely.' Phrases include 'play nicely,' 'sleep nicely,' and 'work nicely.'