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Nicely ˈnaɪsli Adverb Bre Room Furnished Plants Coming

Word nicely
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic 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 /
  1. in an attractive or acceptable way; well
    • The room was nicely furnished.
    • The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well).
  2. in a kind, friendly or polite way
    • If you ask her nicely she might say yes.
  3. carefully; exactly
    • His novels nicely describe life in Britain between the wars.
  4. to be making good progress
    • Her new business is doing very nicely.
  5. to be acceptable
    • Tomorrow at ten will do nicely (= will be a good time).
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