nicely
Translation
nicely, well, pleasantly, kindly
Examples
The room was nicely decorated.
The room was nicely decorated.
He spoke to her very nicely.
He spoke to her very nicely.
The project is coming along nicely.
The project is coming along nicely.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) nicely to do (sth.) well She plays the piano nicely.
nicely ((adjective)) pleasantly (adjective) The room was nicely warm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: well, pleasantly, kindly; Antonyms: badly, poorly, nastily
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'nice' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This word describes *how* an action is done. If the action is 'nice', it is done 'nicely'.