finely

American  

[fahyn-lee] / ˈfaɪn li /

adverb

1. in a fine manner; excellently; elegantly; delicately; nicely; minutely; subtly.

2. in fine particles or pieces.

   finely chopped onions.

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finely British  

/ ˈfaɪnlɪ /

adverb

1. into small pieces; minutely

2. precisely or subtly

3. splendidly or delicately

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Etymology

Origin of finely

First recorded in 1275–1325; from Middle English word fineliche; fine ¹, -ly

Example Sentences

As depicted in a finely detailed illustration by Mr. Thompson, long eaves hang over the house’s facade.

From The Wall Street Journal

And so he grew older and taller—they were a tall family, with gangling legs and finely made hands—and he waited.

From Literature

That was less a finely tuned automobile and more a Frankenstein’s monster built off a Lotus Elise and powered by the startup’s electric powertrain.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the pastina, I cook finely chopped carrots, onions, and celery until soft, then remove and blend about half until silky smooth.

From Salon

With this trio, he deepens his investment in finely tuned blends of acoustic and electronic sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• beautifully
• cautiously
• deftly
• elegantly
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• lightly
• sensitively
• skillfully
• softly
• subtly
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