US /ˈnaɪsli/ UK /ˈnʌɪsli/
adv name Freq #3806

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a pleasant, kind, or attractive way.

    The house was nicely painted in soft colours.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a satisfactory way; well.

    The plan is coming along nicely.

Etymology

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

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