finely Meaning & Definition
/ˈfaɪnli/
What Does Finely Mean?
Finely is used as an adverb meaning So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces. It can also mean In a fine, handsome or attractive way; very well.
Finely: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfaɪnli/ |
| Synonyms | delicately, fine and exquisitely |
| Antonyms | coarsely |
| Comparative / superlative | finelier, fineliest |
Finely Definition (Adverb)
- So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.
Fledglings can only be fed finely chopped meat.
- In a fine, handsome or attractive way; very well.
- Thoroughly; wholly.
Adverb
- So as to produce a fine texture.
Grind the meat finely.
Synonyms of Finely
Finely synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Finely
Finely in a Sentence
Fledglings can only be fed finely chopped meat.
Grind the meat finely.
Word Forms & Grammar
finely (comparative finelier or more finely, superlative fineliest or most finely)
Words That Rhyme With Finely
Origin of Finely
From Middle English finely, fynely, fynly, fineliche, finliche, fynliche, equivalent to fine + -ly.
Questions People Ask About Finely
What part of speech is finely?
Finely is an adverb.
What is another word for finely?
You can replace finely with words such as delicately, fine and exquisitely. See the full list of finely synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of finely?
The opposite of finely is coarsely.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of finely?
The comparative form is finelier and the superlative form is fineliest.