Meaning
In a good, kind, or pleasing way.
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Word origin
From nice plus the ending -ly; nice comes from Latin nescius, meaning not knowing, and its meaning slowly changed over centuries.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- nescius
- English cognates
- nice
Examples
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"Ask nicely" means ask in a polite, kind way.
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Here it means done in a pleasing, careful way.
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"Coming along nicely" means growing or going well.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 10: nicely, constantly, granny and 7 more words.