nicely (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪsli/

Definition

In a pleasant, attractive, or agreeable manner; in a way that is satisfactory or acceptable.

Examples

• He dressed nicely for the interview.

• The room was nicely decorated with paintings and plants.

• The cake turned out nicely after all my efforts.

How to Use nicely

nicely done (collocation)

Used to praise someone for a task completed well. — "You finished the report ahead of schedule; nicely done!"

nicely put (collocation)

Used to compliment someone on expressing an idea or opinion tactfully or effectively. — "You've explained the complex situation very clearly; nicely put."

nicely balanced (collocation)

Describes something that has a pleasing or appropriate combination of elements. — "The salad was nicely balanced with sweet and savory ingredients."

Synonyms of nicely

Words with a similar meaning to nicely:

• well
• pleasantly
• agreeably
• satisfactorily

Antonyms of nicely

Words with the opposite meaning to nicely:

• badly
• unpleasantly
• poorly

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