Finely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfaɪnli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Finely is an adverb meaning So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.
Meaning
So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.
More Meanings
- In a fine, handsome or attractive way; very well.
Example Sentences
Fledglings can only be fed finely chopped meat.
Looking back, Yewdale Crag stands finely over the waterhead; Brantwood is opposite.
Conversation with simple, respectful George Larch and that quite charming fellow Vallett had convinced him that everything was going to turn out finely.
This girl could not be above eighteen: her face regular and sweet-featur'd, her shape exquisite; nor could I help envying her two ripe enchanting breasts, finely plump'd out in flesh
Word Forms
- finelier
- fineliest
Synonyms for finely
Depending on context, synonyms include delicately, fine, exquisitely.
Antonyms for finely
Common opposites include coarsely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include delicately, exquisitely, fine, minutely, highly, extraordinarily.
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