finely
Americanadverb
-
in a fine manner; excellently; elegantly; delicately; nicely; minutely; subtly.
-
in fine particles or pieces.
finely chopped onions.
adverb
-
into small pieces; minutely
-
precisely or subtly
-
splendidly or delicately
Etymology
Origin of finely
First recorded in 1275–1325; from Middle English word fineliche; see fine 1, -ly
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Some stalks may need to be cooked or finely chopped to make them more palatable, she adds.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Since Singapore joined F1’s schedule in 2008, the brains behind the finely tuned machines at the likes of Ferrari and McLaren have brought that same optimization to jet lag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
About 2 cups finely shredded zucchini, loosely packed and squeezed dry with a paper towel.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
The process that produces this finely balanced state is known as critical collapse.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Harry edged forward a little to get a better view and saw what looked like a small golden cup with two finely wrought handles.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a wordDefinitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
