finely

[fahyn-lee]

adverb

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

2. in fine particles or pieces.

   finely chopped onions.

finely

/ ˈfaɪnlɪ /

adverb

1. into small pieces; minutely

2. precisely or subtly

3. splendidly or delicately

Word History and Origins

Origin of finely¹

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

Example Sentences

The bot’s handlers can also finely control the heat of the burn, ensuring the seeds of invasive plants hiding the soil get scorched too.

From Los Angeles Times

That suggested future decisions on interest rate cuts would be finely balanced.

From BBC

Lance didn’t seem as finely tuned in this one as he was in previous preseason games.

From Los Angeles Times

It also threw finely tuned global supply chains out of kilter and created shortages of vital parts.

From BBC

While Bank of England governor Andrew Baily acknowledged the decision to cut rates was "finely balanced", despite this higher level of inflation, one issue affecting the Bank's decision was the jobs market.

From BBC

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