nice
ly
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in a pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable way
- The cake was nicely frosted with smooth layers of chocolate.
- The house sat nicely on the hillside, surrounded by trees.
- Her voice blended nicely with the choir.
- The table was nicely set with candles and fresh flowers.
- The colors in the painting were nicely balanced.
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in a way that is acceptable or satisfactory
- She plays the piano nicely.
- The project is coming along nicely.
- The dress fits her nicely.
- They worked together nicely to complete the task.
- They managed their finances nicely and avoided debt.
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in a careful, precise, or skillful way
- The author nicely captures the tension of the moment.
- The speaker nicely framed the debate with historical context.
- Her argument nicely ties together all the main ideas.
- The solution nicely fits all the conditions of the problem.
- The coach nicely explained the tactics during the break.