Synonyms for

Nicely

Verb / ˈnaɪsli: / Another word for nicely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a pleasant way; pleasingly

Synonyms & similar words

pleasantly agreeably delightfully charmingly gracefully courteously thoughtfully kindly amicably cordially politely respectfully well decently appropriately properly elegantly refinedly tastefully classily

Synonyms by register

Formal

elegantly gracefully decently appropriately

Informal

well great super sweetly

Literary

comely fairly

Antonyms

badly poorly terribly awfully crudely unpleasantly

Common collocations

  • done nicely
  • played nicely
  • worked nicely
  • fits nicely
  • turned out nicely
  • said nicely
  • behaved nicely

Word family

adjective nice
adverb nicely

Usage note

Often used to describe how something is done or how someone behaves. Can sometimes be a weak substitute for more specific adverbs.

Example sentences

  1. She spoke to him nicely.
  2. He behaved nicely at the party.
  3. The teacher praised her nicely for her hard work.
  4. She dressed nicely for the event.
  5. The cake was nicely decorated and tasted delicious.

Quotes

  • "Treat people nicely even when they are rude to you."
  • "Be nice to people on your way up, because you'll meet them on your way down."
  • "It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice."

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