nicely

4 definitions • 9 examples

well, pleasantly, or in a satisfactory way:

Those trousers fit you nicely.

You painted the room very nicely.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake is nicely browned.

They said the baby was doing nicely (= was healthy) and would soon be back at home.

in a kind, friendly, or polite way:

Well, I like her - she's always treated me very nicely.

You can have another biscuit if you ask nicely.

in a pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfactory way; well:

That’s a nicely tailored jacket.

Elise and her new baby are both doing nicely (= They are healthy).

in a kind or friendly way:

Even though I was new at school, they treated me very nicely.