# nicely

Pronunciation: say "NYS-lee" US /ˈnaɪsli/, UK /ˈnʌɪsli/

## Adverb

1. In a pleasant, agreeable way, or well enough to be satisfactory.
   - Simple: In a pleasant way, or in a way that works well enough.
   - _Her stitches are healing nicely, the doctor said._
   - _The spare room is small, but it will do nicely for a couple of nights._
2. In a precise way that shows fine discernment or judgment.
   - Simple: In a very exact way, with careful thought about small details.
   - _Her reply was nicely judged, conceding just enough to the critics without giving away the argument._
   - _It is a nicely calibrated instrument, sensitive to the slightest change in pressure._

## Adverb

3. In a careful, fastidious manner. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: In a very careful and fussy way.

## Origin

From Middle English nycely, equivalent to nice + -ly.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/nicely (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).