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finely

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪnli/

adv

Etymology: From Middle English finely, fynely, fynly, fineliche, finliche, fynliche, equivalent to fine + -ly.

  1. So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.

    Fledglings can only be fed finely chopped meat.

  2. In a fine, handsome or attractive way; very well.

    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

    Conversation with simple, respectful George Larch and that quite charming fellow Vallett had convinced him that everything was going to turn out finely.

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