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Nicely ˈnaɪsli Adverb Bre Room Furnished Plants Coming
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BrE / ˈnaɪsli / NAmE / ˈnaɪsli / |
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- the room was nicely furnished.
- the plants are coming along nicely (= growing well).
- if you ask her nicely she might say yes.
- his novels nicely describe life in britain between the wars.
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nicely(adverb)BrE / ˈnaɪsli / NAmE / ˈnaɪsli / - in an attractive or acceptable way; well
- The room was nicely furnished.
- The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well).
- in a kind, friendly or polite way
- If you ask her nicely she might say yes.
- carefully; exactly
- His novels nicely describe life in Britain between the wars.
- to be making good progress
- Her new business is doing very nicely.
- to be acceptable
- Tomorrow at ten will do nicely (= will be a good time).
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