adverb
In a pleasant or attractive way.
The hotel is nicely decorated.
She arranged the flowers nicely.
Common phrases & grammar
nicely decorated · nicely arranged · nicely dressed
be + nicely + past participle
verb + nicely
American English
How to pronounce nicely
adverbB1Common word
NAISlee
/ˈnaɪs.li/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
In a pleasant or attractive way.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adverb
In a kind and polite way.
Please ask him nicely.
He spoke nicely to the new student.
Common phrases & grammar
ask nicely · speak nicely
ask + someone + nicely
speak + nicely + to + someone
adverb
In a way that works well or gives a good result.
The new shelves fit nicely in the corner.
The two colors go nicely together.
Common phrases & grammar
fit nicely · work nicely · go nicely together
verb + nicely
go + nicely + together
Useful expressions
used to praise someone for doing something well
You fixed the printer—nicely done!
expressed in a clear and effective way
That was nicely put.